Brain teaser: Only a genius can solve this maths puzzle 4 seconds – The Times of India

IQ tests are an excellent way to evaluate an individual’s intelligence. These tests usually present a problem or challenge that must be solved within a given time frame, testing various mental functions like logical reasoning, pattern recognition, memory, and analytical thinking.
Practicing these challenges also helps improve problem-solving skills, but more than that, the opportunities present out-of-the-box thinking, which sharpens the brain to tackle complex tasks better!
So, are you up for the challenge of testing your intellect? Time’s the need!
Here is a math puzzle that will put all your logical and analytical skills to test. The challenge is very simple, just solve the puzzle in 4 seconds, and you will be proven to have the sharpest mind. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
The math puzzle is given below:
3 * 3 = 12
4 * 4 = 20
5 * 5 = 30
What is 8 * 8?
Examine this puzzle closely and identify the pattern for it. A simple multiplication may ring in your mind, but actually, one needs to come to know the underlying pattern which can be understood and identified in order to solve the puzzle.
Time is up now – study the pattern carefully. Time’s up, because only a few seconds are left before the timer hits zero.
And. time’s up! How many of you actually managed to solve this puzzle? If you did figure it out, congratulations! You have done amazingly well and shown excellent reasoning skills with very sharp thinking. Well done!
For those who still don’t get it don’t worry. With regular practice you will be able to do this kind of thing much quicker and much more accurately, soon to be solving problems like this in your sleep.
Here’s the solution:
It is quite simple: add the product of these two numbers to itself. Let’s break it down:
For 3 * 3: multiply 3 by 3 = 9. Add 3 to that result: 9 + 3 = 12
For 4 * 4: multiply 4 by 4 = 16. Add 4 to that result: 16 + 4 = 20.
For 5 * 5: 5 * 5 = 25, then add 5 to this: 25 + 5 = 30
Now, let’s apply this rule to the last piece of the puzzle:
For 8 * 8: 8 * 8 = 64, then add 8 to this: 64 + 8 = 72.
Therefore, 8 * 8 is 72.
If you loved the puzzle, try it out with your family and friends. You will find out who can break it first of all. It’s great exercising one’s mind as much as one’s own!