Brain Teaser: ‘98% failed to solve’ this maths question. Can you? | Trending

Let’s admit it: most of us love to solve brain teasers when we need a little draction from daily life, especially after a taxing day at work. If you are feeling midweek blues, we have a brain teaser that will provide you with a brief escape from work. Shared on Instagram, the brain teaser has a set of numbers on the left-hand side, along with their corresponding equivalents on the right. Your task? Find the equivalent of the number 4. Brain-scrambling, isn’t it? Brain Teaser: Only 2% people can solve this maths question. Are you among them?(Instagram/@mathcince) “Ask your genius friend,” reads the caption written alongside the brain teaser shared on Instagram. According to the brain teaser, if 8 equals 5, 6 equals 3, and 10 equals 3, what would 4 be equal to? Alongside, the Instagram page also shared a hint to solve the question. It reads, “Count the alphabets of LHS [left-hand side].” Take a look at the brain teaser shared on Instagram here: The post was shared three days ago on Instagram. It has since accumulated over 13,700 views, and the numbers are still increasing. A few puzzle enthusiasts even dropped answers in the comments. Here’s how people reacted to this brain teaser:“4 is the right answer,” posted an individual. Another asked, “But how?” “Answer is 4,” claimed a third. A fourth shared, “Eight = 5, six = 3, ten = 3, four = 4.” Some even declared that the answer is either “1” or “4”. Were you able to solve this mind-bending brain teaser? If yes, what answer did you get? “Exciting news! Hindustan Times is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!” Click here! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arfa Javaid is a journal working with the Hindustan Times’ Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online. …view detail