Training our observation skills can enhance, grow and strengthen certain parts of the brain and also helps to keep them active.
Solving mind puzzles reinforces existing connections between brain cells and also increases the generation of new connections. This helps to improve mental speed and thought processes.
See how quickly you can find the odd emoji!
Find the odd emoji, can you?
Hint: the odd has more than2 hearts!
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Can you figure out the solution for this mathematics quiz – without a calculator?
Okay, now onto the challenge itself.
In the picture below, we see a mathematics problem made for middle schoolers.
The challenge: are you able to solve it without a calculator?
Remember the order of operations. What part should you solve first? Think about it carefully so you answer correctly!
Can you solve it?
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ANSWER:
The correct answer is A: 61.
Why is that?
Well, first of all, we have to start by solving the multiplication, 60 x 0, which will be 0.
So this leaves u: 61
But if you forget you must always start with multiplication, then it gets tricky!
