A Classic Math Puzzle
Today, we’ve got a classic puzzle that’s been making the rounds online for years. It’s far from easy. Like most riddles, you’ve really got to think outside the box to solve it.
Here’s the deal: You start with 80 apples. You divide them by half and then add 30 more apples. The big question is, how many apples do you have now? And a heads – up: the answer isn’t 70!
It’s a tricky one, right? Here’s a hint: read the riddle super carefully one more time. Maybe that’ll help you find the solution.
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry. We’ll reveal the answer below.
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If you managed to crack this riddle on your own, kudos! Give yourself a well – deserved pat on the back.
Let’s break it down step – by – step. When you read “divide them by half”, most folks think of cutting the apples into halves, which would get you 40 apples. But in math, “divide by half” means divide by ½. So, 80 ÷ ½ = 160 (since dividing by a fraction makes the number larger). Then, you add 30 to that. 160 + 30 = 190.
So, the answer is 190 apples. The trick lies in understanding “divide by half” in the mathematical sense, not the way we use it in everyday speech.
