Relatively Simple Math Problem Goes Viral, Stumps Everyone

Relatively Simple Math Problem Goes Viral, Stumps Everyone
Jack Phillips
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At first glance, it looks easy. But it’s stumped many over the years, starting in Japan.

The problem went viral in Japan after a recent study found only 60 percent of people between the ages of 21 and 29 could get the correct answer--down from 90 percent in the 1980s.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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