Puzzle 1 of 8
A shop has 24 apples and packs them equally into 6 bags. How many apples are in each bag?
4
PUZZLES
Math Puzzles
Short arithmetic and reasoning challenges where the key is choosing the right relationship rather than calculating quickly.
Puzzle 2 of 8
A number is doubled and then 6 is added to get 20. What is the number?
7
Puzzle 3 of 8
What comes next: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
48
Puzzle 4 of 8
A rectangle is 8 units long and 3 units wide. What is its area?
24
Puzzle 5 of 8
What is 15% of 200?
30
Puzzle 6 of 8
If 5 notebooks cost $20, what is the cost of one notebook?
$4
Puzzle 7 of 8
A clock shows 3:00. What is the smaller angle between the hands?
90 degrees
Puzzle 8 of 8
What is the next square number after 49?
64
How to approach these puzzles
Write down what the question actually tells you before trying to solve it. For arithmetic puzzles, calculate carefully; for lateral-thinking puzzles, inspect assumptions; for word puzzles, consider both meaning and spelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I look at the answer immediately?
Try to solve each puzzle first. If you get stuck, reveal the answer and study the reasoning before moving on.
Can a puzzle have more than one interpretation?
Sometimes. The intended answer should account for the clues with the fewest extra assumptions.