Tricky Number Puzzle

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Tricky Number Puzzle

Only people with a high IQ can find the odd number out in this tricky puzzle

If you class yourself as a bit of a maths whizz, this latest challenge is for you. See if you can work out the answer to the next number and show off your IQ skills

The puzzle has gone viral online after it was shared on TikTok, and it's got even the brainiest of people scratching their heads over the correct answer. 

The puzzle in question simply asks people to work out the next number in the sequence pattern and find out the answer to the number six. 

So according to the clip: 

1 = 3
2 = 3
3 = 5
4 = 4
5 = 4
6 =?

Answer:

Spoiler

The answer is six because the word "six" has three letters in."

So, it's the number of letters in each word:
O.N.E. = 3
T.W.O. = 3
T.H.R.E.E = 5
F.O.U.R = 4
F.I.V.E = 4
S.I.X = 3

The puzzle has racked up nearly 5,000 comments with maths whizzes giving their verdict. 

So, did you manage to get it right? If so, you have a seriously high IQ and some good critical thinking skills. Please comment below but if you prefer not to comment, enjoy.