I’ve been out of school for decades, and I don’t spend my days solving equations (I’m more of a word person). Still, I like to think I have a solid grip on basic math: I can usually gauge whether a ...

Brain teaser puzzles test the reader's critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging them to solve a problem. These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve ...

On his popular YouTube channel, MindYourDecisions, mathematician Presh Talwalkar frequently digs up samples of classic college entrance exams so his followers can see how they’d fare in the days ...

IQ tests present readers with picture puzzles or math problems, and they need to find the solution within a time limit. These simple puzzle games sharpen the brain. By providing an effective workout ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The latest math problem to go viral and stump the internet involves a playful illustration of ice cream cones. Artist Gergely Dudás, who is known ...

She’s right—using simultaneous equations does get really complicated, and if you’d like to send me your work for the solution, I’d love to see it. But the system is also kind of a trick. Like a sudoku ...

A mathematical brain teaser doing the rounds on social media has left countless people scratching their heads over its deceptively complex question. Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a numbers whizz?

On his popular YouTube channel, MindYourDecisions, mathematician Presh Talwalkar frequently digs up samples of classic college entrance exams. Talwalkar challenges his followers to see how they’d fare ...