Did you get it right?
This pattern puzzle gives two examples and asks you to find the missing result for 8 and 3.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 32.
Here is why
- Use the first number times one more than the second number.
- 6 x (5 + 1) = 36.
- 7 x (4 + 1) = 35.
- 8 x (3 + 1) = 32.
Why people miss it
The rule is not simple addition. The trick is noticing that the second number is increased by one before multiplying.
What answer did you get before checking?
