(And adults, of course!) These math puzzles test your brain and critical-thinking skills and provide some constructive, educational fun. Math riddles and puzzles come in plenty of different varieties.

It might not seem like there's enough information to solve these logic puzzles at first—but that's part of the fun!

Show puzzle solution For simplicity, let’s assume that the small squares have a side length of 1. The figure consists of 25 small squares, so the full final square must have a side length of 5.

Show puzzle solution The commuter has walked for 55 minutes before his wife picks him up. Because they arrive home 10 minutes earlier than usual, this means that his wife has chopped 10 minutes ...

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This puzzle has sparked discussions, with netizens sharing their answers and reasoning. It's a great opportunity for math enthusiasts to flex their problem-solving skills. This isn’t the first ...

The satisfaction of cracking a particularly challenging puzzle is a reward, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging further exploration of mathematical concepts. A new math challenge is ...

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January 19, 2025 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Susie Woodward of Sherwood, Ore.