Saturday, October 17, 2009

Five Different Numbers - Question - Challenging Maths Question

"Five Different Numbers" Question :
- supplied by Rason Lee (from another user - "
P5 Maths")

Five different whole numbers are arranged in order from the smallest to the greatest. The average of the first three numbers is 10. The average of the middle three numbers is 14. The average of the last three numbers is 35. Given that the middle number is 17. Find the other four numbers.



Solution :

Coming soon ....

Know the answer? email to me, and be the first to be recognised for your wits & efforts .....


(Important Note : Supplied by a particular person does not mean that he/she came up with the question, but merely, they found this question interesting and supply to allow others to take the challenge to solve it. If you are the originator of the questions or the solutions, and like to be mentioned, do let us know).

Divide 3 squares into 4 equal parts - Challenging Maths Question

Divide 3 squares into 4 equal parts Question

Came across this question ..... by "kkhing"
at www.1800-teacher.com

The figure below consists of 3 squares.
Divide the figure into 4 equal parts.




Were you able to get the right answer?
Yes, Great .... Try others ....
Nope, Try harder the next time ....

Remember ... the journey in mathematics is more exciting than knowing the answers.

18 Matchsticks Question - Challenging Maths Question

18 Matchstick Question

- posted by kkhing on www.1800-teacher.com





If you know the answer, "shout out" to us ....


Possible Solution :

Move 2 (Dotted) Red Lines Match sticks to 2 (Solid) Red Lines.


You'll get 3 Small Squares, and 1 Big Square.

You'll have 2 more 'hanging match sticks' in the Big Square.


Anyone else have better solution, to what the question wanted?

Do contribute.