Math puzzles aren’t just brain workouts—they’re satisfying to solve and surprisingly fun. Can you crack these?
Challenge 1 – Animal Legs & Money
A duck gets $9, a spider $36, and a bee $27. How much would a cat get?
Hint: Each leg is worth $4.50.
Solution: A cat has 4 legs → $4.50 × 4 = $18
Challenge 2 – Handshake Puzzle
Seven people shake hands with everyone else exactly once. How many handshakes occur?
Solution: 21 handshakes.
Challenge 3 – Father & Son Ages
A father and son’s ages add up to 66. The father’s age is the son’s age reversed.
Possible solutions: 51 & 15, 42 & 24, or 60 & 6.