Let's solve each problem step by step:
---
Problem 1: Move 1 match to make this sum correct
The given equation is:
```
6 + 4 = 4
```
We need to move one matchstick to make the equation correct.
#### Solution:
- The number `6` can be changed to `5` by moving one matchstick from the top of the `6` to the bottom, turning it into a `5`.
- The equation then becomes:
```
5 + 4 = 9
```
This is now a correct equation.
Answer:
Move one matchstick from the top of the `6` to the bottom to turn it into a `5`. The corrected equation is:
```
5 + 4 = 9
```
---
Problem 2: Which word is the odd one out?
The words given are:
```
Snug, Live, Dam, Grid, Pans, Trap, Rats
```
#### Solution:
To determine the odd one out, let's analyze the words:
-
Snug: A feeling of comfort or fitting well.
-
Live: To exist or have life; also an adjective meaning "alive."
-
Dam: A structure built to hold back water.
-
Grid: A network of intersecting lines forming squares or rectangles.
-
Pans: Containers used for cooking.
-
Trap: A device used to catch animals or people.
-
Rats: Small rodents.
All the words except
"Live" are nouns. "Live" is both a verb and an adjective but not a noun in this context. Therefore, it is the odd one out.
Answer:
The odd one out is
Live.
---
Problem 3: What is the missing number?
The sequence given is:
```
8735?
```
#### Solution:
To find the missing number, let's look for a pattern in the digits:
- The sequence appears to be decreasing by 2 each time:
- Start with `8`.
- Subtract 1: `7`.
- Subtract 2: `5`.
- Subtract 3: `3`.
- Subtract 4: `1`.
Thus, the next number should be `1`.
Answer:
The missing number is
1.
---
Problem 4: How many holes does this T-shirt have?
The image shows a T-shirt with several holes in it.
#### Solution:
Count the visible holes in the T-shirt:
- There are
7 holes in total.
Answer:
The T-shirt has
7 holes.
---
Problem 5: If John’s son is my son’s father, who am I?
The statement is:
"If John’s son is my son’s father."
#### Solution:
- John’s son is my son’s father.
- My son’s father must be me (since I am the parent of my son).
- Therefore, John’s son is me.
Answer:
You are
John’s son.
---
Problem 6: What is wrong with this room?
The image shows a room with a door and a light switch.
#### Solution:
- The light switch is positioned on the outside of the door.
- Typically, light switches are placed inside rooms so that people can turn on the light before entering. Having the switch outside means you would need to enter the room in the dark to turn on the light.
Answer:
The light switch is on the outside of the door, which makes it inconvenient to turn on the light before entering the room.
---
Final Answers:
1. Move one matchstick to turn `6` into `5`:
5 + 4 = 9
2. The odd one out is:
Live
3. The missing number is:
1
4. The T-shirt has:
7 holes
5. You are:
John’s son
6. What is wrong with the room:
The light switch is on the outside of the door
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{5 + 4 = 9, \text{Live}, 1, 7, \text{John's son}, \text{Light switch is outside}}
\]
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