Math Riddles

These Math Riddles are based on math concepts and can be solved with a bit of math and logic. These fun riddles can surely give you a tough time.

Age of John’s Mother

John’s mother is thrice his age. 11 years from now, his mother’s age will be twice that of his. How old is his mother?

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Clock Strike 12

At six o’clock the wall clock struck 6 times. Checking with my watch, I noticed that the time between the first and last strokes was 30 seconds. How long will the clock take to strike 12 at midnight?

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Ascent to Sixth Floor

A house has 6 stories, each the same height. How many times as long is the ascent to the sixth floor as the ascent to the third?

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Make Cigarette with 4 Butts

A man picks up cigarette butts from the ground and can make a cigarette with 4 butts. If he finds 16 cigarette butts, how many cigarettes can he make?

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Squares on a Chessboard

How many squares are there on a chessboard? (Hint: The answer is not 64)

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