Baffling 4-digit maths riddle sends internet wild as thousands fume 'I don't get it'

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3 days ago

Some were convinced of the answer and blasted others for "over-thinking" it while others simply "didn't get it"
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Engaging in activities that keep your mind active is essential to lower the risk of diseases like dementia and to enhance neural connections. Brainteasers and puzzles are among the top methods for exercising your brain.
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The act of solving puzzles triggers the release of dopamine, which can lead to increased happiness, while concentrating on a single task can reduce stress levels.
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Maths puzzles aren't just about solving a problem – they're also about reading the question carefully for any clues. And one particular conundrum is leaving grown-ups scratching their heads in bewilderment.
If you're keen on giving your cognitive functions a boost today, why not try your hand at this riddle?
Be warned that this challenge might not be the best for keeping stress at bay - it is causing some frustration.
The puzzle was posted on Facebook by The Original 'Dude Comedy Showcase' and has garnered a whopping 15,000 likes and comments.
The post reads: "Solve the riddle: I am a 4-digit number.
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"My 1st digit is of no use, as I remain the same without it. My 2nd and 3rd digits are mirror images.
"My 4th digit is half of the 2nd digit. What is it?"
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Your task is to figure out what the four-digit number is. In many ways, the puzzle is less about mathematics and more about solving a clever riddle. The conundrum has sent the internet wild, with thousands fuming "I don't get it".
Still puzzling over it? We can't even disclose the answer for you because we're not entirely sure ourselves!
But if you're still crunching numbers in your head, the below could be a possible answer based on a general consensus in the comments. The answer could be 0884, but there are others saying it's 0000 or 0251.
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Lots of people agreed with the poster, but not everyone was convinced. Someone fumed: "I don't get how people are saying 88 are mirror images, they are the same number."
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Another chipped in: "If you get crafty, it could be 0000. Doesn't say the 2nd and 3rd and mirror images of themselves. Half of 0 is 0."
And someone else concurred, commenting: "Everyone is overthinking this! It's easy - 0000. And for those that want to argue… yes, half of 'nothing' is still 'nothing'".
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However, someone else suggested: "0251 (mirror image, people. Not 'the same')." But people disagreed, with one replying: "8 is a mirror of 8," and another saying: "Five is not a mirror image of two".
Another user chimed in: "My first thought was 0693 but for 6 and 9 to be mirror images, one of them would have to be turned upside-down. The only other response would be 0884 so I'll stick with that."
Others said that 6 and 9 were not mirror images, but some disagreed. One woman said: "It doesn't say where the mirror is, so six and nine are actualy mirror images. 0693 would be my guess too."
What did you come up with? Or could there be more than one correct answer? We'll just have to leave it up to you.
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