habayommy:
Definitely, the addition of three "young" numbers can give us an even number.

What is "young".

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why me, nigga?

pkjag:
It's simple base addition let's use base ₉:
So 9₉+9₉+9₉=30
Those who have done computer science or electrical engineering will get it, for those who don't, we operate using base₁₀, so for base₉ let's all calculations such as 4+4=8 are the same as base₁₀, but when it comes to calculations like
9+9= 20, it's just like base₂ where
1₂+1₂=10.
You see in base₉ the number 9 is the last number, so there's no 10, so when you add the last numbers together you get 20 for arithmetic convenience, how? well in base₉ there are 10 numbers: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 so it'd expected that if you add the tenth number to itself it should give the twentieth number then if you add again it should give the thirtieth number.

You can't 2 write 9 in base 9 so stop the number base jargon

rattlesnake:
ode

you wey dey yab elder like me fit no know am oh. but u dey beef a sharp guy like me. na u be the Uche sef.

It's a simple answer..... That is no answer
Reason!!!
because in maths addition of 3 odd number can't give an even number. Only 2 odd numbers can give u an even number. And all d ption given are odd numbers............

Dotunwa:




U did not tell us about the fact that this is a test of reasoning when ure asking the question.
This is a mathematical problem for which we provided theoretical mathematical answers.
Belive me its you dat wrong. If you dont agree with me prove that my answer is mathematicall wrong.

[15] + [15] + [ ] = 30.

Ill await your reply!

Your answer isn't mathematically wrong, bro. But you aren't adhering to the instruction.

You are asked to fill each of the brackets/boxes with the numbers provided...but you only filled two. And remember, zero isn't one of the numbers. Shalom

Olucheye:
use another operand within the boxes,

It's as simple as,

[15] + [11] + [{9-5}] = 30

PS: The answer lies within your knowledge of how brackets work.

the negative sign you used in the bracket is an operator and not an operand

Azeez532:

the negative sign you used in the bracket is an operator and not an operand

thank you for the correction.
Noted!

emmyrichie:


Somebody already gave the answer, check the thread (page 4).

we have 32 comments in page 4

Which one r u referring to

bahbender:


Funny hw pple just use their brains to over think, when all they need is just understand d simplicity of life.
The question is simple:
"Fill the boxes using (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15)"
Ans:
[1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 ] + [1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 ] + [1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 ] = 30
NB: at times our too much brain, is what kills us.
-Life is simple

this is another side of it

jackpot:
[11]+[13]+[6]=30

note: if you turn 9 upside down, you'll get 6.

use [ 9 - 3] instead.... u know how bracket works

kingphilip:
I think u tried in convincing me a little

But the useless thing about this type of questions is that the person asking d question doesn't know the answer so as to give us a satisfactory answer

Kudos with this

thanks Kingphilip;but on the contrary,have bn used to similar type in my vast experience on iQ questions............................they are mere paradox

theAtheist101:


Wrong question. Addition of three old numbers can not give an even number.

that is why its called reasoning,they know that it can't form..............they need ur intelligence.Sometimes,u need to think abstract and extraneous in tackling logic/I.Q problems.
NB:1+1=2 in maths may produce 1+1=11 in logic.It's just a statement of fact and not the truth.So be wary!!!

OkunrinMeta:

Oga whats your problem? Why should call somebody a blody liar over something you are ignorant of. Oya prove him wrong. Mumu. Tell me three odd numbers you can add to get an even number?

Hmmmm...................case of a pot calling the kettle black;which is blacker?
Mind you,mr oga,the question didn't state that the unknown digits to be summed are odd numbers.Aren't u a dumb?Must everyone reason like ur 1-way traffic thinking?
For crying out loud,why must u advocate for some1 who understands me better;of whom you know not?................mtcheeeew!

theAtheist101:


What is "young".

Young Modulus constant
................Grin............

formular123triol:
that is why its called reasoning,they know that it can't form..............they need ur intelligence.Sometimes,u need to think abstract and extraneous in tackling logic/I.Q problems.
NB:1+1=2 in maths may produce 1+1=11 in logic.It's just a statement of fact and not the truth.So be wary!!!

The question never said it was logic. It just said fill the box with some set of old numbers. I would even argue that it is mathematical, because logical questions always have 1 or 2 examples preceding it. The examples inform the test candidate what is expected of him.

formular123triol:
Young Modulus constant
................Grin............

So how does elastic constant solve the problem.

You need to re-read that your comment to reflect on the nonsense you wrote.

theAtheist101:


So how does elastic constant solve the problem.

You need to re-read that your comment to reflect on the nonsense you wrote.

just catching cruz na,haba,maka-y?

Miscellaneous:


use [ 9 - 3] instead.... u know how bracket works

Thanks but no thanks

formular123triol:
Hmmmm...................case of a pot calling the kettle black;which is blacker?
Mind you,mr oga,the question didn't state that the unknown digits to be summed are odd numbers.Aren't u a dumb?Must everyone reason like ur 1-way traffic thinking?
For crying out loud,why must u advocate for some1 who understands me better;of whom you know not?................mtcheeeew!

You are a fool. They gave a list of odd numbers, someone rightly pointed out a mathematical fact about odd numbers and you insulted him, Someone you might not be able to stand up to talk to face to face. Am sick of people like you insulting others unprovoked just because this is a faceless forum. Now you are talking rubbish cause i asked you to prove your point. He said you cant get an even number by adding odd numbers, prove him wrong by giving examples or shut you stupid mouth, then go and learn how to talk to people. Brainless idiat with a big mouth.
Give 3 odd numbers that adds together to form an even number and ill apologise, else just park well.

Use of mathematical operator is a must.
To get an even number from an odd number the best operation to use would be factorial.
So we use 3!,
3! = 3 x 2 x 1 = 6
so if we add 3! five times we get the answer as 30. (As repetition of the number is allowed.)
Hence the answer would be;
3!+ 3!+ 3!+ 3!+ 3!= 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 30.