Here’s today’s brain teaser, and trust us, it’s tricky! People have been tearing their hair out trying to figure it out, but with a little focus, I know you can crack it.
How much should I pay for 48 apples?
Here’s the deal: An apple costs $2, and there’s a promotion—Buy 3, Get 1 Free. So, if I want to buy 48 apples, how much will it cost me?
Think carefully, read the task a few times, and see if you can figure it out! We’ll reveal the answer after the picture below.
Ready for the answer?
The correct answer is $72.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Determine how many sets of 4 apples fit into 48.
48 ÷ 4 = 12
So, you get 12 sets of 4 apples.
Step 2: Calculate how many apples you actually pay for.
Since you only pay for 3 apples in every set of 4,
12 × 3 = 36
You pay for 36 apples.
Step 3: Now, calculate the total cost.
36 apples × $2 per apple = $72
So, the total cost is $72.
Did you solve it?
Congrats if you did! You’ve got sharp math skills.
