Today’s eight number teasers mix sequences with a few everyday puzzles about eggs, coins and movie times. All of them can be worked out in your head or on the back of an envelope. Start wherever you like.
Type a number as your answer. Units are not needed.
4, 9, 14, 19, 24, ?
2, 6, 18, 54, ?
3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
A carton holds 12 eggs. You use 5 for breakfast and 4 for a cake. How many eggs are left?
You have 2 quarters, 2 dimes, 3 nickels and 1 penny. How many cents is that in all?
How many days are there in October, November and December together?
A number plus double that number equals 45. What is the number?
A movie starts at 2:30 and lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes. What time does it end?
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How to Play
- Type just the number, for example 32. For a time, type it like 4:45.
- Tap Check to see if you are right. Tap Hint for a nudge.
- Tap Show answer if you would like to reveal one.
- Your progress is saved on this device.
A Tip for Number Sequences
Subtract each number from the next to see the gaps. If the gaps are the same, it is adding; if they grow, try doubling or multiplying. Checking two or three steps before you commit will keep you from guessing.