Missing corner puzzle

Find the missing corner

A compact arithmetic logic puzzle where the operation sits behind the layout.

IQFlow Pinterest pin with the puzzle 3 plus 5 equals 16 and 4 plus 6 equals question mark.

Quick answer

Answer: 20

The hidden rule doubles the sum. Three plus 5 equals 8, and 8 doubled is 16. Four plus 6 equals 10, and 10 doubled is 20.

How to use it

1

Notice that normal addition does not explain 16.

2

Test a simple transformation after adding.

3

Use the same rule on the second line.

4

Check whether the result stays consistent.

What this trains

Arithmetic reasoning
Hidden-rule detection
Consistency checking
Mental flexibility

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