Free. Exclusive. Just for you.
Four unique services that make learning easier, faster, and smarter - only on our website.

Brain Teasers 3: A fun and challenging worksheet with six puzzles designed to test logic, observation, and problem-solving skills.

A colorful worksheet titled "Brain Teasers 3" featuring six puzzles: number sequences, identifying the odd hand out, matchstick number rearrangement, a riddle, a letter sequence, and a visual puzzle with a face.

A colorful worksheet titled "Brain Teasers 3" featuring six puzzles: number sequences, identifying the odd hand out, matchstick number rearrangement, a riddle, a letter sequence, and a visual puzzle with a face.

WEBP 595×842 49.7 KB Free · Personal Use
Quality Assured by Worksheets Library Team
Reviewed for educational accuracy and age-appropriateness
ID: #694669
Show Answer Key & Explanations Step-by-step solution for: 49 free printable brain teasers with answers - ESL Vault
Here are the step-by-step solutions for each brain teaser:

1. The Number Pattern
Let's look at how the first number turns into the second number.
* 834 = 28: Multiply the first two digits ($8 \times 3 = 24$) and add the last digit ($24 + 4 = 28$).
* 675 = 47: Check if the rule works here. $6 \times 7 = 42$, and $42 + 5 = 47$. It works!
* 918 = 17: Check again. $9 \times 1 = 9$, and $9 + 8 = 17$. It works!

Now apply this rule to 527:
* Multiply the first two digits: $5 \times 2 = 10$
* Add the last digit: $10 + 7 = 17$

2. The Odd Hand Out
Look closely at the fingers on each hand.
* Hand 1, Hand 3, and Hand 4 all have their middle finger sticking up (or involved in the main gesture).
* Hand 2 has its index finger (pointer finger) sticking up.
Therefore, Hand 2 is the different one.

3. The Matchstick Puzzle
The image shows the number 38. We need to move only 2 matches to make the highest number possible.
* Take the two horizontal matches from the middle of the "8".
* The "8" becomes a "0".
* Place those two matches vertically on the left side of the "3" to turn it into an "8".
* The new number is 80, which is much higher than 38.

4. The Riddle
* "Throw me off a tall building and I won't hurt me": This describes something light and soft, like a feather or paper.
* "Put me in water I break": If you put paper in water, it gets soggy and falls apart (breaks). A feather would just float.
The answer is Paper.

5. The Letter Sequence
Let's count the steps between letters in the alphabet:
* F to K: Skip G, H, I, J (Skip 4 letters).
* K to O: Skip L, M, N (Skip 3 letters).
* O to R: Skip P, Q (Skip 2 letters).

The pattern is decreasing by one skip each time (-4, -3, -2...). The next step should be skipping only 1 letter.
* After R, we skip S.
* The next letter is T.

6. The Upside-Down Picture
If you look at the picture without turning your head or the page, you will see a face that looks upside down. However, notice the hair. The hair is hanging *upwards* towards the top of the page. For a person standing normally, gravity pulls hair down. Since the hair is defying gravity relative to the face's orientation, the picture itself is printed upside down.

Final Answer:
1. 17
2. Hand 2
3. 80
4. Paper
5. T
6. The picture is upside down
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable mind teasers.
Print Download

How to use

Click Print to open a print-ready version directly in your browser, or use Download to save the file to your device. The ⭐ Answer button generates an AI answer key instantly - useful for teachers who need a quick reference. Need a different version? Our AI Worksheet Generator lets you create a custom worksheet on any topic in seconds.

(view all printable mind teasers)

300 Free printable rebus puzzles with answers - ESL Vault
49 free printable brain teasers with answers - ESL Vault
18 Brain Teasers Worksheets - Free PDF at worksheeto.com
Brain Teasers For Seniors Printable
Brain Teasers
Brain Teaser Worksheets
Brain Teasers
Brain Teaser Worksheets
Printable math brain teasers, shape patterns and IQ puzzles for ...
Free Printable Brain Teasers Are Used In Business As Motivational ...