Brain Teaser: Only Math Legends Can Solve the Math Puzzle in 5 Seconds!

If you think you are a math legend, then put your problem-solving skills and intelligence to the test by solving this viral math puzzle in 5 seconds. Are you ready? Let’s get started!

Mrigank Chakraborty
Jun 29, 2025, 23:11 IST
Only math legends can solve in 5 seconds
Only math legends can solve in 5 seconds

Brain teasers are one of the best puzzles to test the sharpness of the brain. Readers need to think outside the box for solving brain teasers. These challenges are presented in the form of a picture puzzle, math puzzle, logic puzzle, or riddle.

Brain teasers enhance mental functions such as logical reasoning, pattern recognition, memory, and critical thinking by providing an effective mental workout. One can build a sharp brain with superior problem-solving skills by practising brain teaser puzzles.

If you think you are a math legend, then put your problem-solving skills and intelligence to the test by solving this viral math puzzle in 5 seconds. Are you ready? Let’s find out!

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Brain Teaser: Solve the Math Puzzle in 5 Seconds

math puzzle challenge

This tricky math puzzle is going to test your analytical and logical thinking skills.

The challenge is to find the missing value.

You have 5 seconds to solve the math puzzle.

Your time starts now!

Look at the image and study the pattern carefully.

Have you found the final value?

Hurry up; time is running out.

There are only a few seconds remaining.

And...

The time limit is over now!

Have you found the missing value?

Congratulations if you are among the readers who have solved the math puzzle within the time limit.

You have excellent puzzle-solving skills.

Those who couldn’t solve the math puzzle need to practise such challenges regularly to improve their speed and accuracy.

Now check out the solution provided below.

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Solve the Math Puzzle: Solution

We see that,

15 − 1 × 2 + 4 ÷ 2 =  

Now,applying the BODMAS rule to the following equation, we obtain the following:

15 - 1 × 2 + 2 = ?? 

Next, it becomes

15 - 2 + 2 = ?? 

Then

13 + 2 = 15

Therefore, 15 − 1 × 2 + 4 ÷ 2 = 15. 

If you loved solving this math problem, share it with your friends and family and see who solves it first.

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Mrigank Chakraborty
Mrigank Chakraborty

Assistant Manager

Mriganka Chakraborty is a content writer with 4 years of rich experience in creative, academic, and research-based writing. Mriganka's expertise lies in crafting innovative, engaging and compelling articles that effectively communicate the desired message to the target audience. At Jagranjosh, he is involved in English content creation for the General Knowledge category. In his spare time, he loves reading fiction, watching action movies and web series.

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