Have we lost the ability to think? This simple problem stumps adults.

[MarathonMike]

You don't even need pencil and paper for this. But apparently adults tie themselves in knots over this basic reasoning question:

6- and 7-Year-Olds Couldn't Solve This Math Test Question, and We're Not Surprised

 

[Auld Phart]

8?

 

[Moonglow]

You don't even need pencil and paper for this. But apparently adults tie themselves in knots over this basic reasoning question:

6- and 7-Year-Olds Couldn't Solve This Math Test Question, and We're Not Surprised

 

[PurpleOwl]

That's definitely too hard for the average American

 

[Moonglow]

That's definitely too hard for the average American

I prefer to do frequency calculations..

 

[MarathonMike]

You're just mad because you got the wrong answer.

 

[Moonglow]

You're just mad because you got the wrong answer.

Can you use complete the square formula?

 

[racialreality9]

I didn't find this one hard although I am sometimes stumped by more complicated questions.

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

 

[Maryland Patriot]

65
19 off 17 on is a loss of 2
so if there are now 63 after losing 2, there must have been 65 to start with.
and I find it hard to believe that the average, or any adult would be unable to come up with the simple logic for this.

 

[Unkotare]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

 

[Maryland Patriot]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

grade averages do show this for some reason.
not utter nonsense. They might have the ability to do simple math, but on average the majority of them refuse to apply any effort to learn.,

 

[Unkotare]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

grade averages do show this for some reason.
not utter nonsense. They might have the ability to do simple math, but on average the majority of them refuse to apply any effort to learn.,

You seem to be unaware of the variables for which you are not correcting. This is leading you to illogical conclusions.

 

[Unkotare]

I have and work with many brilliant math and science teachers who happen to be black. I have and do teach many, many Latino students - some of whom have been learning the English language for less than a year - who can comprehend and write logically and persuasively on topics in History and English Literature more effectively and accurately than a certain someone ^^^^^^ ever likely could.

These are not anomalies , they are very bright individuals with ability, drive, support, and opportunity.

 

[Indeependent]

65...Subtract 17 and add 19.

 

[Zoom-boing]

I suck at math but even I go this right.

6 and 7 year olds were given this? Seems more like 5th grade stuff.

 

[Maryland Patriot]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

grade averages do show this for some reason.
not utter nonsense. They might have the ability to do simple math, but on average the majority of them refuse to apply any effort to learn.,

You seem to be unaware of the variables for which you are not correcting. This is leading you to illogical conclusions.

ok
Jimmy knows 4 + 4 is 8
Tyrone knows 4 + 4 is 3, or carrot
what variables came into play with Tyrone's stupid answer.

 

[Auld Phart]

I suck at math but even I go this right.

6 and 7 year olds were given this? Seems more like 5th grade stuff.

Simple addition/subtraction?

6/7 year olds stuff

 

[Unkotare]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

grade averages do show this for some reason.
not utter nonsense. They might have the ability to do simple math, but on average the majority of them refuse to apply any effort to learn.,

You seem to be unaware of the variables for which you are not correcting. This is leading you to illogical conclusions.

ok
Jimmy knows 4 + 4 is 8
Tyrone knows 4 + 4 is 3, or carrot
what variables came into play with Tyrone's stupid answer.

Straw man

 

[Unkotare]

I suck at math but even I go this right.

6 and 7 year olds were given this? Seems more like 5th grade stuff.

Simple addition/subtraction?

6/7 year olds stuff

Younger

 

[Maryland Patriot]

But when it comes to blacks, they can't do simple math, and when it comes to hispanics, they can't read or write english so they can't comprehend the question in the first place.

Nonsense , utter nonsense .

grade averages do show this for some reason.
not utter nonsense. They might have the ability to do simple math, but on average the majority of them refuse to apply any effort to learn.,

You seem to be unaware of the variables for which you are not correcting. This is leading you to illogical conclusions.

ok
Jimmy knows 4 + 4 is 8
Tyrone knows 4 + 4 is 3, or carrot
what variables came into play with Tyrone's stupid answer.

Straw man

So you have no answer?
My original statement stands for now,.