Math is a subject that is both loved and hated simultaneously. This subject relates to everything we do in our daily lives, making learning and understanding important. However, how can we indulge the young and tender minds in such a complex subject?
Forcing them to solve math problems will not draw their attention or help them. Hence, in this case, “Brain games and teasers for kids” come in handy. Kids have so much fun solving problems and playing games that they will not even realize they are applying math concepts, practicing computation skills, and using logical reasoning.
We have put together some interesting and fun brain teasers for kids with answers that kids of all ages cherish.
Brain Teaser 1
How can you get 1234 by adding and arranging only ten ones?
Ans: 1 + 11 + 111 + 1111 = 1234
Brain Teaser 2
Given that, 1=3, 2=3, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5, 9=4, 10=3, 11=?
Ans: It is 6.
Explanation: The answer equals the number of letters in the corresponding number.
Brain Teaser 3
How often will you fold a 2inch X 4inch rectangle to get a triangle?
Ans: 2 times
Explanation: Fold the rectangle once into a square and fold the square again to get a triangle.
Brain Teaser 4
You have 900ml juice in a big can, and each cup has a capacity of 100ml. How many cups will you need to distribute the juice evenly in all the cups? Nevertheless, remember you can only fill 3/4th of each cup.
Ans: You will need 12 cups
Explanation: The total capacity of each cup is 100ml. However, 3/4th of 100ml is 75ml.
Now divide 900ml by 75ml. It comes out to be 12. Therefore you will need 12 cups of 100ml each to distribute 900ml juice equally when you can only fill 3/4th of each cup.
Brain Teaser 5
Can you add one mathematical symbol in between 55555 to equal 500?
Ans: 555-55=500
Brain Teaser 6
What makes the number 8,549,176,320 special?
Ans: It is the only number arranged in alphabetical order.
Brain Teaser 7
How many days did you travel if you traveled around the world for 5 years?
Ans: 1826 days.
Explanation: Each year has 365 days, but every fourth year is a leap and a leap year has 366 days. So, ( 5 x 365 ) + 1 = 1826.
Brain Teaser 8
What is half of two plus two?
Ans: Three.
Explanation: 1/2 x 2 + 2 = 1 + 2 = 3, this is done using BODMAS ( Brackets of Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction ) which tells us that multiplication is performed prior to addition.
Brain Teaser 9
A grandfather, two fathers and two sons went to the movie theater together, and everyone bought one movie ticket each. How many tickets did they buy in total?
Answer: 3
Explanation: the grandfather is also a father, and the father is also a son
Brain Teaser 10
Jerry has 10 sons, and each one of them has two sisters. How many kids does Jerry have?
Ans: 12 kids.
Explanation: As all the ten sons have two sisters in common, it would be 10 + 2 = 12 kids.
Brain games and teasers are the best way to utilize kids’ critical thinking skills, improving their creative thinking and sharpening minds. Students can be trained in Math at a young age using math brain teasers, and with the right guidance and support, even the ones who find it hard to solve math equations and problems will be able to catch up and excel.
Continue reading Mathnasium blogs for more informative content and effective strategies for your kid’s overall development. At Mathnasium, we provide personalized mentoring for kids to become problem solvers, thinkers, and innovators for overall exposure for your kid.
