Balance and Riddles in Mathematics

Balance and Riddles in Mathematics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Presh Talwalkar presents a viral puzzle involving 50 rupees, where the sum of the balance column appears to be 51 instead of 50. The video explains the puzzle setup, illustrates the spending and balance process, and provides a mathematical explanation for the unexpected result. The puzzle is a trick question that confuses many, and viewers are challenged to solve it and understand the reasoning behind the numbers.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

A scientific discovery

A historical event

The world's toughest riddle

A mathematical equation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money does the narrator start with?

20 rupees

30 rupees

100 rupees

50 rupees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount spent according to the riddle?

50 rupees

49 rupees

51 rupees

52 rupees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unexpected total in the balance column?

50

49

52

51

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first amount spent in the riddle?

6

9

20

15

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the balance after spending 15?

30

0

15

6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the balance after spending 9?

0

6

9

15

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