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.

Four Weights

What four weights can be used to balance from 1 to 30 pounds?

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Read Hexadecimal

How many people can read hexadecimal if only you and DEAD people can read it?

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Prince and Princess

A princess is as old as the prince will be when the princess is twice as old as the prince was when the princess’ age was half the sum of their present age. What are their ages?

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Ship and Boiler

A ship is twice as old as its boiler was when the ship was as old as the boiler is now. What is the ratio of the boiler’s age to the ship’s age?

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Terry and Alice

Terry is half as old as Alice was when Alice was five years older than Terry is now. How old is Terry now?

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