A tricky puzzle has been shared on social media and it is said that only “masters of the brainteaser” will be able to solve it in 30 seconds – so can you work it out?
Brainteasers can provide a stimulating workout for the brain, enhancing cognitive abilities and fostering creative thinking.
They offer a robust test of problem-solving skills, and an opportunity to see how swiftly you can unravel puzzling questions. For those who relish a good challenge, here’s a chance to exercise your grey matter with a brainteaser that anyone can attempt.
This intricate puzzle was shared on Instagram by a user named “timejaipur”. The riddle reads: “The amount Neeta and Geeta together earn in a day equals what Sita alone earns in 6 days. The amount Sita and Neeta together earn in a day equals what Geeta alone earns in 2 days. The ratio of the daily earnings of the one who earns the most to that of the one who earns the least is?”.
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The task at hand is to discover the ratio of daily earnings between the highest earner and the lowest earner. There are a few potential answers: “A) 7:3; B) 11:3; C)11:7; D) 3:2”.
The post has garnered a significant number of likes and comments on the social media platform. Many users have shared their thoughts on the answer, with several suggesting that “11:3” is the correct solution.
If the puzzle was too straightforward to crack then have a go at another brain teaser where the clue is concealed in the riddle itself. In this riddle you must be astute about the question and what it is asking as the clue to the answer is buried within it.
The question simply says: “Hello. The first clue is hidden within this image. Find it, and it will lead you to other clues. Do not overlook anything. Everything has a purpose. Good luck.”
The Mirror previously revealed an optical illusion which thrilled social media users amid claims it can reveal who is more linked to logic and reason and who is more in touch with their emotions.
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The straightforward illusion was posted on TikTok by @mia_yilin, who regularly shares videos about illusions, many of which end up going viral. The puzzle requires viewers to glance at the image and decide which they see first, an apple core, or the faces of a man and a woman. Depending on what you see, the personality test claims to reveal something about your personality and character strengths.
Mia is well-known online for sharing optical illusions that predict someone’s personality traits. One stunned user wrote in the comments: “[Mia] is probably the only person who understands me this well” while another person wrote: “This is so true! How does [Mia] always get it right?!”.
If you first spotted the faces of a man and a woman in the puzzle it means you are highly logical and use your intelligence to question things other people take for granted, Mia said.
