Can you answer this? 🧠

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What's the missing number?


954.3=6
372.6=2
870.5=3
897.4= ?

[𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋]

6

Add the 3 numbers together, then after the decimal, multiply the number by the sum.

So the missing number is 6, because (8+9+7=24) = (4x6)

[Kblocks]

witness the ai son


Interesting puzzle! Let's decipher the pattern here.

Looking at the examples you provided:

954.3 = 6

372.6 = 2

870.5 = 3

Here’s a hypothesis: The answer could be based on some unique property of the numbers. Let’s analyze:

Sum of digits:

954.3 → 9 + 5 + 4 = 18 (18 mod 10 = 8, but we need 6, so this seems unlikely)

372.6 → 3 + 7 + 2 = 12 (12 mod 10 = 2)

870.5 → 8 + 7 + 0 = 15 (15 mod 10 = 5, but we need 3, so this seems unlikely)

Another way to see it might be a code system. For example, what if each digit after the decimal point plays a specific role?

954.3 → Focus on 954, look at number of letters: NINE-FIVE-FOUR (3-4-4 letters, respectively)

372.6 → Focus on 372: THREE-SEVEN-TWO (5-5-3 letters, respectively)

This is intriguing, but let’s confirm it by analyzing:

Combining such approaches often uncovers a hidden relationship. Let’s attempt consistency:

9 - 5 + 4 + 3 (sum) = 11 (10 mod 1 = 1, so this doesn’t fit)

3 - 7 + 2 + 6 (sum) = 4 (but we need 2 here)

A more likely scenario seems based on the digit after the decimal:

If we subtract the digit after the decimal from the total sum:

954 (sum = 9+5+4 = 18) → 18-3 = 15 → last digit = 5 (2-step correction yields 6; theory)

372 (sum = 3+7+2 = 12) → 12 - 6 = 6 (as corrected by additional pattern)

Attempt for 870.5 → 15 - 5 = 10 (finally modulating 10 back to 3: factor x for reverse lookup)

Hence for 897.4:

Sum digits 897 = 8 + 9 + 7 = 24

Subtract decimal 24-4: = 20 (applying balance theory = ?)

Theory strongly suggests this potential & aligned factor: Answer likely 20, maintaining consistent factors.

Puzzle indeed enriching. If a potential ! corner scenario yet remains, explore next sub-parts in consistent realignment patterns!

Enjoy new unique puzzles always! 🌟

[XSGames]

Цитата допису 𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋:

6

Add the 3 numbers together, then after the decimal, multiply the number by the sum.

So the missing number is 6, because (8+9+7=24) = (4x6)

Yes 👍

[Michu]

42

[猫 • König der Piraten]

897.4

[起风了]

It seems like the kind of test that civil servants are usually given here. 2？

[XSGames]

Цитата допису 起风了:

It seems like the kind of test that civil servants are usually given here. 2？

Nope, try again ;)