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Academic => General Education => Topic started by: bulbasaur on September 07, 2016, 07:44:52 AM

Title: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 07, 2016, 07:44:52 AM
So a friend at work posed this question to us.  Apparently you need a high IQ to figure this out.  I got it pretty quick, and some people were impressed.  That being said, I don't think the problem requires genius intellect.  They probably would have figured it out as well if given enough time.  Anyways, here is the problem...

7+6=113
8+5=313
9+2=711

What's the pattern?  Can you figure it out? 


Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 07, 2016, 08:18:46 AM
The logic fails continues.   :2funny:

there's no pattern...the person performing the math problems just don't know how to add.

oh wait, there is?  it's the secret combo to the lottery!!

disregard the first number of the value you'll have the total of the addition.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 07, 2016, 11:48:38 AM
If I didn't know the answer, how could I know that you are wrong?   :idiot2:

I never said I was a genius.   ::)

if you agree with the math problems, prove it.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: Giggles_Shyly on September 07, 2016, 11:57:22 AM
All I got is: there is a negative (-) and a positive (+)to the answer, and they take turns so, it's a two part answer? It's just logic and has nothing to do with being smart ;D
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 07, 2016, 12:18:43 PM
It is just a logic question.  That is why I said I don't believe it takes a genius to figure it out.  It is probably just advertised as a genius question for kicks. 

All I got is: there is a negative (-) and a positive (+)to the answer, and they take turns so, it'a a two part answer? It's just logic and has nothing to do with being smart ;D
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: tRouBLe on September 07, 2016, 07:37:41 PM
So a friend at work posed this question to us.  Apparently you need a high IQ to figure this out.  I got it pretty quick, and some people were impressed.  That being said, I don't think the problem requires genius intellect.  They probably would have figured it out as well if given enough time.  Anyways, here is the problem...

7+6=113
8+5=313
9+2=711

What's the pattern?  Can you figure it out?

There are a few patterns depending on how you look at it.  It involves both math and logic, but I don't think a person needs to be a genius to figure out the patterns.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: thePoster on September 07, 2016, 08:34:15 PM
OH, that's easy.

It's not a logic problem, it's a pattern problem.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 11:29:54 AM
It's a logic problem.  It might be difficult for you.  :2funny:

I still can't figure out why 7+6=113?!?! :idiot2:

someone please explain, so I can go to sleep, I've been up all day all night, since this thread!
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 08, 2016, 12:38:03 PM
1st set digit = subtraction
2nd set of digits = addition

And I implicitly used set since the numbers will increase in value.

Am i right?
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 01:14:23 PM
There is actually a part 2 to the question. 

If you can figure out the pattern, then solve...
? + ?? =123

1st set digit = subtraction
2nd set of digits = addition

And I implicitly used set since the numbers will increase in value.

Am i right?
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 01:15:36 PM
You should just concede.   :2funny:

duh...no wonder, I only have 10 fingers! Guess where #13 landed?   :D :2funny:
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 08, 2016, 02:31:58 PM
There is actually a part 2 to the question. 

If you can figure out the pattern, then solve...
? + ?? =123

12 and 11 ?

12-11 = 1
12+11= 23
12+11= 123
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 02:59:28 PM
Not really.

12 and 11 ?

12-11 = 1
12+11= 23
12+11= 123
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: tRouBLe on September 08, 2016, 03:06:40 PM
There are only two parts or patterns.  ???  I calculated more when I first saw this.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 08, 2016, 03:09:29 PM
There are only two parts or patterns.  ???  I calculated more when I first saw this.

But 12 and 11 fits, doesn't it?
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 08, 2016, 03:10:15 PM
123 + 0?  ???
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 03:22:41 PM
More examples...

2+1=103
9+7=216
8+5=313

Just because you figured out Part 1, that doesn't mean that you actually answered Part 2.  I don't want to tell too much because that would be giving away the answer.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 03:25:46 PM
More examples...

22+10=1232
15+13=228
17+12=529
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 03:33:07 PM
The way this problem was originally proposed to me was starting with the question in Part 2 first.  That makes the problem a little more challenging.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 04:43:40 PM
It is not impressive to simply know the answer.  It is more impressive to be able to solve it.  Showing a completed 10,000 piece puzzle is not impressive if you didn't put it together yourself.  The same thing goes for many things in life.  Showing me a great art piece is fine, but that doesn't make you impressive  or a genius.  The person who made the art is impressive and a genius.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 04:47:49 PM
Or, think of it this way....

You have a math book.  The book comes with an answer guide.  Just because you have all the answers, that does not make you good at the math that is in the book. 
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 05:40:51 PM
I remember those several times where you couldn't think logically.  :2funny:

Dont you remember when we went to school together and you had to do a math problem on the board?
Let me refresh your memory

https://youtu.be/MTghfMCU1rY
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: bulbasaur on September 08, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
Hint: 12 and 11 is just one possible answer.  There is more than one answer.  You're supposed to find all possible answers.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 09, 2016, 08:03:11 AM
Hint: 12 and 11 is just one possible answer.  There is more than one answer.  You're supposed to find all possible answers.

I figured as much. But all I can think of now is how many points will my RB's get me this Sunday?

I'll revisit this later today.
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: lexicon on September 09, 2016, 11:30:04 AM
I think I have it.

In X + XX = 123, 123 dictates the value X and XX in only part A or SUBTRACTION. The value of X and XX remain as they are for part B ADDITION.

Since 123 = 3 digits = hundreds. Should 2 digits = tens?

(X*100)+(X*100)=123
1200+1100=123
1200-1100=100 SUBTRACTION
12+11=23 ADDITION
Overall 100+23=123

Examples;

2+1=103
103= 3 digits = hundreds
200-100=100
2+1=3
100+3=103

SO...
5+1=46
46= 2 digits= tens
50-10=40
5+1=6
40+6=46

???
Title: Re: I'm a Genius. Are you?
Post by: Believe_N_Me on September 05, 2022, 04:30:58 AM
So a friend at work posed this question to us.  Apparently you need a high IQ to figure this out.  I got it pretty quick, and some people were impressed.  That being said, I don't think the problem requires genius intellect.  They probably would have figured it out as well if given enough time.  Anyways, here is the problem...

7+6=113
8+5=313
9+2=711

What's the pattern?  Can you figure it out?

7+6 = 113 (1 = 7-6, 13 = 7+6)
8+5 = 313 (3 = 8-5, 13 = 8+5)
9+2 = 711 (7 = 9-2, 11 = 9+2)

continuing pattern:

5+2 = 37
6+4 = 210
7+6 = 113
8+8 = 016