tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post1584781864502310575..comments2024-03-28T03:25:18.883+00:00Comments on nourishing obscurity: [puzzle] can you add upJames Highamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-50481903568201656132009-07-08T12:18:37.065+01:002009-07-08T12:18:37.065+01:00That's too intelligent, Dearieme - I've ha...That's too intelligent, Dearieme - I've had to warn you about unwonted intelligence before. :)James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-60171961373978235392009-07-08T12:13:45.921+01:002009-07-08T12:13:45.921+01:00You add the four thousands first. Remember your an...You add the four thousands first. Remember your answer. Then you add the fragments. Then you add your two sums. Bingo!deariemenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-67674173047259977532009-07-08T00:58:33.404+01:002009-07-08T00:58:33.404+01:00It caught me out, even with the calculator in hand...It caught me out, even with the calculator in hand.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-89626351510501645072009-07-08T00:28:13.920+01:002009-07-08T00:28:13.920+01:00It works that way because of the thought processes...It works that way because of the thought processes involved. Every other addition is a 1000 so the next total should be in a multiple of 1000 (ie. 5000)...<br /><br />If you add the numbers in any other order, most people will get it right (although some won't because of the carry effect of the 1)Lord Nazhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103136933766901900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-18311872894098557772009-07-08T00:24:36.026+01:002009-07-08T00:24:36.026+01:00this one gets me every time. I always start with ...this one gets me every time. I always start with the wrong answer then have to work it again. I need to practice the mental math from the brain quiz thingy.<br /><br />good to see everyone playing together well... ;)His Girl Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053180004186823673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-75528597451446744822009-07-07T23:23:24.749+01:002009-07-07T23:23:24.749+01:001000 + 40 = 1040
1040 + 1000 = 2040
2040 + 30 = 20...1000 + 40 = 1040<br />1040 + 1000 = 2040<br />2040 + 30 = 2070<br />2070 + 1000 = 3070<br />3070 + 20 = 3090<br />3090 + 1000 = 4090<br />4090 + 10 = 4100<br />many people when they carry the one in their heads add to the thousand column.Lord Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-17867037652430815092009-07-07T22:41:23.005+01:002009-07-07T22:41:23.005+01:00That is one brain bender!!That is one brain bender!!CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-55070528417462410502009-07-07T22:37:04.550+01:002009-07-07T22:37:04.550+01:00Why did you add 20 twice? The answer is hidden do...Why did you add 20 twice? The answer is hidden down in the right corner, under the picture.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-33931575032949692762009-07-07T22:33:23.962+01:002009-07-07T22:33:23.962+01:004,000 plus 40,20,20,30=4,110.4,000 plus 40,20,20,30=4,110.UBERMOUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-83077778067449494742009-07-07T22:22:30.828+01:002009-07-07T22:22:30.828+01:00Getting closer, dearest. Come on, you "kicked...Getting closer, dearest. Come on, you "kicked Spud's ass", didn't you? <br /><br />Good to see you back. :)James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-35705971004436993282009-07-07T22:13:59.074+01:002009-07-07T22:13:59.074+01:00+I can't highl;ight the answer for some reason...+I can't highl;ight the answer for some reason, but I added 1,000 extra.<br /> So, it's 4,110.UBERMOUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-36960025917306205882009-07-07T22:02:00.925+01:002009-07-07T22:02:00.925+01:00Nearly - check the answer.Nearly - check the answer.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-48403241552543623842009-07-07T21:55:26.319+01:002009-07-07T21:55:26.319+01:005,0105,010UBERMOUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.com