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A father shared his nine-year-old child’s challenging math homework on Reddit. The problem involved a number pyramid, which is tricky to solve
Have a look at the question and try solving it. (AI-Generated)
When teaching children, we may find ourselves stumped as we struggle to adapt to modern teaching methods. A similar situation occurred with a father who shared his nine-year-old child’s homework on social media. The homework included a mathematics question that required considerable effort to solve.
The Challenging Question
The child received the homework from school, and when the father tried to assist, he also found it challenging. Can you solve it? Although there is no time limit for this problem, we challenge you to give it a go. The number pyramid was particularly perplexing.
The father posted a picture of the question on Reddit. It appears simple at first glance, but figuring out the missing numbers in the pyramid is quite tricky. Only by knowing these numbers can you determine the sum. Have a look at the question and try solving it.
Solving The Puzzle
Well, if you are feeling stuck, here is a simple trick. To solve the pyramid,
- First, subtract the top number, 40, by the remaining numbers, 9 and then 7. So, 40 – 9 – 7 = 24
- Now, divide it into two parts: 24 / 2 = 12. This 12 is the value of the star.
- Next, like the upper pyramid, 12 + 9 = 21, which is the value of the heart. To verify, subtract it from 40, and the result is 19.
- Now, we have the values of both the star and heart. Adding them gives 21 + 12 = 33.
So, the correct answer of this math problem is B. 33.
