The video tutorial presents a mathematical trick where a series of operations on any whole number results in the number eight. The steps include subtracting one, multiplying by three, adding twelve, dividing by three, adding five, and finally subtracting the original number. The video concludes by stating that this trick works with any integer, not just numbers between one and one thousand, and provides a link for a proof.

What is the first step in the curious calculation process?

• Add twelve to the number

• Subtract one from the number

• Multiply the number by three

• Think of a whole number between one and one thousand

After subtracting one from your chosen number, what is the next step?

• Add five to the result

• Subtract the original number

• Multiply the result by three

• Divide the result by three

What do you do after adding twelve to the result?

• Divide the result by three

• Subtract the original number

• Multiply the result by three

• Add five to the result

What is the final step in the calculation process?

• Divide the result by three

• Subtract the original number from the result

• Multiply the result by three

• Add five to the result

What is the consistent result of this calculation process?

• Five

• Eight

• Twelve

• Twenty