A viral puzzle has been making the rounds online, challenging people to solve it despite claims that “99% can’t figure it out.” The puzzle uses images of boots, robots, and milk bottles in equations, but it’s not as difficult as it looks. Here’s how it works:
First, solve for the boots: three pairs add up to 30, so one pair equals 10.
Next, move to the robots: two robots plus a pair of boots equals 20. Since the boots are worth 10, each robot is worth 5.
Then, figure out the milk bottles: two bottles plus a robot equal 17. With the robot valued at 5, two bottles must be 12, making each bottle worth 6 (or 3 individually).
Finally, tackle the last equation: a single boot plus a robot times a milk bottle. Following the order of operations, multiply first: robot (5) x milk bottle (3) = 15. Then, add the value of the boot (5): 5 + 15 = 20.
The solution is 20!
This puzzle is a fun way to test your math and critical thinking skills. It’s a reminder that with a little patience and logic, even tricky challenges can be solved.
