One of the inspirations that started me to look at things from different perspectives could be credited to this simple quiz.
*Thank you Bernard L. for quizzing me.
So, here goes…
If,
1 = 5
2 = 10
3 = 30
4 = 120
5 = ?
At this point, I would like to share that 600 is not the correct answer.
The hint given to me, “The answer is in the question.”
Still I did not get it right.
I remembered giving myself a face palm after learning the answer.
Answer is 1.
Bernard L. shared that most children got it right because they think simple and his words set me reflecting.
Insights I gained:
1. The “If” was a warning that, what follows could be hypothetical. I took the small 2-letters word too lightly. (If 1=5, then 5 would =1)
2. Following the seemingly logical increments (1=5, 2=10, 3=30…multiplications), I was basically trended away. Thus the answer, 600.
3. The answer is already in the question. I did not look close enough.
Did you get it right in the first attempt?
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Hope you gained something from this post.
Till the next post, I wish you well.
Namaste.