Brainteasers - Baffling Problem Leaves People Stumped

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Brainteasers - Baffling Problem Leaves People Stumped

The seemingly simple question asks people to complete an equation – but it's not as easy as it seems.

The problem is that it has left people stumped, with most people not being able to decide on the answer.

So, can you work it out?

The maths test question shared on social media shows four pictures showing a frog, a sheep, and a horse, and asking what ‘?’ weighs.

However, the only way to know this is to determine what each of the animal’s weighs.

1. The first picture shows the frog and the sheep together, with the caption stating together they weigh 10kg. 
2. The second picture shows the frog and the horse together, saying they weigh 20kg. 
3. The third picture is of the sheep and the horse, with a caption of 24kg. 
4. The fourth photo shows all three animals together but what is their weight?

The answers ranged from 18 to 59, with many unable to determine each animal’s weight.

Thankfully, at least one clever bean was in the running and even showed their workings.

Answer:

Spoiler

Notice that all three animals appear two times in the weighted tables.

So, sum all three weights (that would be 6 animals) and divide by two.”

This proved to be correct, and the correct answer was 27kg.

Did you get the correct answer? If so, please comment below but if you prefer not to comment, enjoy.

[BamSec1]

Clever solution! Pity I didn't find it.

Come on Andrites, answer and be honest: I was ... for once.