orgasticdance: ur interviewer just wants to know if u can talk intelligently. That is all. Theres no right or wrong answer. i'll go with the bigger than the sum of our parts narrative and use examples(effective teams blah blah blah) if i were on the hot seat. just basically shooting the rag for 5-10 minutes without breaking a sweat

Yes. Every question asked by an interviewer should always be looked at in relation to the job you're being interviewed for. So leave out mathematics, bedmatics and focus on 'jobmatics'.

lyfe: According to my primary school teacher (-1 + 1) is impossible, but(1+1) one plus one

In Arithmetics 1+1 = 2

In bedmatics 1+ 1= 1
In business 1+1= 11
In election rigging 1+1= 11,100 votes

@bolded,
yourPapa + your Mama= 3. Papa, Mama and You.

That question in an interview shows that d interview is a formality.

I will type

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Scratch gently for d answer and walk away.

Dumb question.

Leobreezy: So after learning algebra, calculus and all those complicated crap in secondary school, it's 1+1 they're asking now. End time things indeed

ur post got me cracking up! Lmao

Why is all of you guesing the answer wrong. The corect answer of 1+1 is =:-$419

Aritimetik lasan.

Eyokan pelu eyokun oje meji

Simple aritimetik.

1+1=2

Bone all these grammar.

1+1=1/2 half , in a corporate organztn, if a particular job is assigned for a person per day, for him to finish d job on tym, if d second person is sent to assist him, which means d 2 of dem will finish d job in half a day.

See my Nairalanders dey waste time solve simple maths mtchw.. 1 +1= longer 1 .
1+ 1 go increase in hight & bcom tall because 1 on top of 1 na longer 1. Hehehe jus my kindergarten

I guess the approach I would take would be to answer the question in as many ways as possible and state the assumptions taken. I believe what they were trying to infer is that there is no clear cut method to solving a problem; you may get different solutions but that does not mean you are wrong as far as you know what you intended to get before you started and importantly knowing the basis under which your solution holds.

What kind of question is this? The more you look the less you see? 2015 never reach una don start to manipulate figures,i am not a pastor 1+1=2 simple

Boss Ttdiamonds: 1 + 1 = 3
See Proof Below

Method one
1 = 1

41 – 40 = 61 – 60

16 + 25 – 40 = 36 + 25 – 60

4² + 5² – 2 * 4 * 5 = 6² + 5² – 2 * 6 * 5

(4 – 5)² = (6 – 5)²

4 – 5 = 6 – 5

4 = 6

2 = 3

1 + 1 = 3

Method two
put a+b = 0

so 1(a+b) = 0

1 = 0/(a+b)

0 = 1

adding 2 on both sides

0+2 = 1+2

2= 3

1+1 =3
Method three
Let x = y, then

x−y+y=y

x−y/x−y+y=y/x−y

We can then simplify as:

x−y/x−y+y/x−y=y/x−y

or

1+y/x−y=y/x−y

1=y/x−y−y/x−y

1=0

Now we know that x = y or 1 = 1 is true and that 1 = 0 or 0 = 1 is true, we pose:

0 = 1
1 = 1
1 = 1

Adding these three equations we get:

0 + 1 + 1 = 1 + 1 + 1

or

1 + 1 = 3

wetin be ds o

>2 (law of synegy in accounting). All they want you to discuss is team work

[quote author=Bright2]What kind of question is this? The more you look the less you see? 2015 never reach una don start to manipulate figures,i am not a pastor 1+1=2 simple

ma guy no fail dis simply question ? Hw u take knw say 1+1 na 2 ? U be profesor 4 mads ?
1 +1 hw e com beng bcom 2 ? I baw 4 oh ! Dis mad's na longer 1

simple answer...on the real number line,sign only signifies direction of which since the distance between 0 to +1 is same as that between 0 and -1,they counteract each other on directional base there by bring the general operation to 0 or simply tell them that as an axiomatic fact its 0.

4rm d business angle, 1+1=3&why? This is called synergy, a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

1+1 is definitely 1, in an organisation everyone work in one mind to achieved it goal, so for someone to conduct test for an interview should knw dat the person conductong the test whay u to think outside the box. So my answer is 1

Boss Ttdiamonds:

I think I should break it down a bit....
(4 – 5)² = (6 – 5)²
takin' the square root of both sides

(4-5) ^(2*1/2) = (6-5) ^(2*1/2)

(4-5)¹ = (6-5)¹

Removing the brackets we get
4 – 5 = 6 – 5
Now adding (+5) to both sides, we get
4-5+5=6-5+5
4-0=6-0
therefore we have
4 = 6
Dividing both sides by 2 we have
4/2=6/2
Then we have
2 = 3

Now from our normal math rule
1+1 = 2
substitutin' 1+1 for 2 in the equation
We have
1 + 1 = 3

guy u be strong olodo..how can u substitute a figure for another figure..Mathematics na by force ..Abeg safe our future mathematician by keeping U̶̲̥̅̊я method to yah self

lyfe: According to my primary school teacher (-1 1) is impossible, but(1 1) one plus one

In Arithmetics 1 1 = 2
In bedmatics 1 1= 1
In business 1 1= 11
In election rigging 1 1= 11,100 votes

Na ur type we want employ 4 PDP jus dey waste our time 4 north dey look 4 some 1 wt dis idea,pls summit ur C-V ASP 2 PDP secreteria 4 onward replacement of Bamanga Tukur 2moro Congratution.

Baburu tinz.

Please let's Stop Disputing with Our Self.....Let's Ask ASUU for the Answer..........

LausDeo: check again what the poster wrote. Its 1+1

julius_g:
The writer was right. The question is positive 1 plus positive 1. Thank you

The topic originally said -1+1. You guys arrived hours later. The OP has edited the topic. It's okay.

SilaV: It depends on the perspective with which an individual wants to view the equation.For instance,if we were to look at it from mathematics angle,then the following conditions would apply:
(1) The number bases you are working with.If it were to be base ten,then the answer would be 2.However,if it were to be base two,the answer would be "10"(pronounced one-zero)
(2)The operation the cross symbol represents.That is,the concept of binary operation would be looked at.In binary operation,the cross or plus sign is not regarded as the "normal addition" operator.Any sign that comes in-between two numbers in binary operation is often expressed as "opertion".For example, 1+1 is read as "one operation one".Of course, in binary operation if the plus sign actually means addition,then one of the rule would apply;1+1= 1.
Again, if the equation is to be looked at from social perspective,then the institution of marriage would come to mind.In marriage: 1+1=1
Just my contribution.

What a brilliant response!!! U must be a genius!!!

1+1=2... Actually, the question look so simple but all demanded from you is to know if u think bfor attendin to situation no matter how simple it might look. Take your time to think for abt 2 to 3 minutes bfor u say its 2.. Dats all demanded frm u.. If u neva take ur time to tink bfor answerin den d que earns u failure despite given d rit ans.

Smeeky: guy u be strong olodo..how can u substitute a figure for another figure..Mathematics na by force ..Abeg safe our future mathematician by keeping U̶̲̥̅̊я method to yah self

two of una who olodo pass?? He should 'safe' our future 'mathematician' abii? Smd for u

When given such question in an interview, don't contradict yourself with two answers as what the interviewer want is one answer with proof so before answering such question make Sure you know what the organization is into so I will answer this question base on the organization is a profit making organization.

1+1=3 (synergy )
synergy is a situation where two or more individuals or groups Come together for better performance,increase in output and increase on return on investment, (profit ). It is a term used in business and accounting where 2+2=5

Since its an interview question, there is know direct answer to such. So i say its always better to talk not on one side but be diverse.

To the question now..

1+1=2 arithmetically

But in the business sense, management precisely, there is a word synergy under the topic merger. So 1+1 should always be greater than 2... (1+1>2). There is know point merging 1 to 1 if the result you get will still be 2.

You can't have the networth of a merger to be the addition of the networths of the individual company in the merger but plus a synergy to be the essence of the merger (the essence of adding 1 to 1).

Be diverse

[quote author=lyfe]According to my primary school teacher (-1 + 1) is impossible, but(1+1) one plus one

In Arithmetics 1+1 = 2
In bedmatics 1+ 1= 1
In business 1+1= 11
In election rigging 1+1= 11,100 votes

searay: @bolded,
yourPapa + your Mama= 3. Papa, Mama and You.

No no no my friend. Your above theory does not hold if some factors are present at standard temperature and pressure e.g. if yourPapa is sterile or is using protection (condom) or your Mama is on contraceptives the answer will not be 3.

IN TRINITY 1+1+1 = 3

lyfe: According to my primary school teacher (-1 + 1) is impossible, but (1+1) one plus one

In Arithmetics 1+1 = 2
In bedmatics 1+ 1= 1
In business 1+1= 11 ......Ask Dangote.
In election rigging 1+1= 11,100 votes ....Ask PDP.

I really feel is your knowledge of synergy that was actually tested.
1+1=3

SilaV: It depends on the perspective with which an individual wants to view the equation.For instance,if we were to look at it from mathematics angle,then the following conditions would apply:
(1) The number bases you are working with.If it were to be base ten,then the answer would be 2.However,if it were to be base two,the answer would be "10"(pronounced one-zero)
(2)The operation the cross symbol represents.That is,the concept of binary operation would be looked at.In binary operation,the cross or plus sign is not regarded as the "normal addition" operator.Any sign that comes in-between two numbers in binary operation is often expressed as "opertion".For example, 1+1 is read as "one operation one".Of course, in binary operation if the plus sign actually means addition,then one of the rule would apply;1+1= 1.
Again, if the equation is to be looked at from social perspective,then the institution of marriage would come to mind.In marriage: 1+1=1
Just my contribution.

Kai... This guy you too sabi book! I wish I was like you make people sef dey respect me.