Math Challenges for the Sharpest Thinkers

Math puzzles aren’t just brain workouts—they’re fun and satisfying to solve. Try these:
Challenge 1
A duck gets $9, a spider $36, and a bee $27. How much for a cat?
Each leg is worth $4.50. A cat has 4 legs → $18.

Challenge 2
Seven people shake hands once with everyone else. How many handshakes?
21 handshakes.

Challenge 3
A father and son’s ages add to 66. The father’s age is the son’s age reversed.
Possible ages: 51 & 15, 42 & 24, 60 & 6.

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