Did you get it right?
This number pattern shows 3 x 3 = 9, 5 x 5 = 25, and 8 x 8 = ?. The question asks for the missing number.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 64.
Here is why
- The first line squares 3 to get 9.
- The second line squares 5 to get 25.
- So 8 x 8 = 64.
Why people miss it
The large numbers look simple, but some people look for a sequence instead of noticing that each number is multiplied by itself.
What answer did you get before checking?
