Math Riddles

Front

What can you put between a 7 and an 8 so that the result is GREATER THAN 7, but LESS than 8?

Back

. (decimal point)

Front

When Lisa was 6 years old, her sister was half her age. If Lucy is 40 years old today, how old is Lucy?

Back

37

Front

Which weighs more: sixteen ounces of soda or a pound of solid gold?

Back

Neither. They weigh the same.

Front

What are the numbers covered up?

Back

1, 5, 10, 10, 5, 1

Front

How many total squares are there?

Back

14

Front

What is a riddle?

Back

A riddle is a question or statement that has a double or hidden meaning, often presented as a puzzle to be solved.

Front

What is a decimal point?

Back

A decimal point is a dot used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part of a number.

Front

What is the concept of weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of how heavy something is, usually measured in pounds or ounces.

Front

What does it mean for two things to weigh the same?

Back

It means that they have the same weight, regardless of their size or volume.

Front

What is a mathematical problem?

Back

A mathematical problem is a question that requires a solution using mathematical concepts and operations.