Let's try to solve this puzzle: 8 = 88, 7 = 70, 6 = 54, 5 = 40, 3 = ?
This is one of the math puzzles were your regular logic and sequencing doesn't work. The correct answer is 18; but if you want to know how it's solved, look at the answer below.
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@thebigk • Mar 16, 2026
Answer:
In order to solve this puzzle, please put the numbers into sequence:
8 x 11 = 88
7 x 10 = 70
6 x 9 = 54
5 x 8 = 40
Therefore:
3 x 6 = 18
If you observe closely, the numbers on the left hand side of the 'x' operator decrease by one and similarly the numbers on the right side also decrease by one. The multiplication then matches the reference numbers given.
I hope you've understood the answer.
Hence, 18 is the correct answer.
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