#20. Pattern Recognition Brain Teaser — The Empty Triangle
June 22, 2007//
Please enjoy this brain teaser compliments of puzzle master Wes Carroll.
The Empty Triangle
Question:
Which figure should be placed in the empty triangle?
This puzzle works your executive functions in your frontal lobes by using your pattern recognition, hypothesis testing, and logic. Let us know how you do!
ANSWER:
3
SOLUTION:
The top number minus the bottom left-hand number is multiplied by the bottom right-hand number to give the number inside the triangle.
Next brain teaser in SharpBrains’ top 25 series:
- #21. Good puzzle for the whole brain: The Blind Beggar
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