Cow math puzzle: Are you smart enough to solve it?

Have you come across the latest math puzzle involving a cow that’s taking social media by storm? Set against a charming cottage backdrop, this tricky brain teaser has everyone buzzing as they try to crack the answer.

Let’s take a closer look and see if we can figure it out together!

Solve this: A cow and some numbers

Here’s how the puzzle goes:

1. You buy a cow for $800.
2. You sell the cow for $1,000, making a profit of $200.
3. You then buy the cow back for $1,100.
4. Finally, you sell the cow again for $1,300, earning a profit of $200 from the first transaction and $200 from the second, for a total profit of $400.

The tricky part is keeping track of profits across the transactions!

So, what’s the final answer?

The correct solution to this cow puzzle is $400. Let’s break it down step by step:

1. You purchase the cow for $800.
2. You sell it for $1,000.
   
   • Profit so far: +$200.
3. You buy the cow again for $1,100.
   
   • Net balance: -$900.
4. You sell the cow for $1,300.

Final profit = $400.

More brain teasers that challenge your mind

If you had fun working through the cow math puzzle, why not challenge yourself with a few more brain teasers? Here are some to test your skills!

1. Can you find the panda hiding in this picture?

Here’s the answer:

1. Can You Spot the Odd Bunny Out?

In this drawing, all the bunnies are paired up—except for one. Can you find the odd one out?

3. Spot the Mistake

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