Today’s eight number teasers are all mental-math friendly, so no calculator is needed. There are patterns to spot, coins to count, and even a peek ahead at Thanksgiving. Work through them in any order.
Work out each answer in your head and type it in.
What number comes next? 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ?
What number comes next? 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
Maria bought 3 packs of birthday candles with 16 candles in each pack. After her party she had used 29. How many candles are left?
In your pocket are 3 quarters, 3 dimes and 2 nickels. How many cents is that in all?
November 1 this year falls on a Sunday. Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of the month. What is the date of Thanksgiving?
Which word makes this true: 20 ___ 5 = 15? Choose from plus, minus, times, or divided by.
A movie starts at 6:40 p.m. and runs 1 hour and 50 minutes. What time does it end? (Type it like 7:15.)
A garden has 4 rows with 7 tomato plants in each row. Five plants did not grow. How many plants are growing?
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- Type your answer as digits, such as 32, or as a word where the puzzle asks for one.
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- Stuck? Press Hint for a nudge, or Show answer to see how it works.
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A Tip for Number Patterns
When a sequence stumps you, write down the gaps between neighboring numbers. If the gaps are equal, you add the same amount each time. If they keep growing, try doubling or multiplying instead.