Can You Solve the Viral Math Problem About Cheryl's Birthday?

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In summary, a maths problem set for 14-year-olds in Singapore has gone viral and left people around the world stumped. The question, which tests logical reasoning skills, has been shared online and has sparked different explanations. Some have compared it to a sudoku puzzle and others have struggled with the complicated logic involved.
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'When is Cheryl's birthday?' The maths problem set for teenagers that has baffled the world

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...pore-teenagers-left-people-world-stumped.html

It was set as a maths problem, aimed at testing the logical reasoning skills of 14-year-olds in Singapore.

But the question went viral after people across the world were left completely baffled.

The problem, which tests logical reasoning, has been shared thousands of times online as people have tried to pose their best explanations of what at first appears to be an impossible question.

Here is this question, can you solve it?
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This is a good logic puzzle. I got tripped up by Bernards second statement after eliminating two months then says he knows now. It almost seems to be a leap of faith is needed here to figure it out.

The jumping back and forth between Albert, Bernard and Cheryl is definitely confusing.
 
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It is a suduko problem!
 

Related to Can You Solve the Viral Math Problem About Cheryl's Birthday?

1. What is the context behind the question, "When is Cheryl's birthday?"

The context of this question is based on a logic puzzle that involves two people, Albert and Bernard, trying to figure out when Cheryl's birthday is based on a series of clues given by Cheryl.

2. What are the clues given by Cheryl in the logic puzzle?

The clues given by Cheryl are:

  • Cheryl tells Albert her birthday month.
  • Cheryl tells Bernard her birthday day.
  • Cheryl tells Albert and Bernard the sum of her birthday day and month.
  • Cheryl tells Albert and Bernard the product of her birthday day and month.

3. Is there a definitive answer to when Cheryl's birthday is?

Yes, there is a definitive answer to when Cheryl's birthday is based on the given clues and logic. However, there may be multiple solutions depending on how the clues are interpreted.

4. How does the logic puzzle relate to real-world problem solving?

The logic puzzle is a fun and challenging way to exercise logical reasoning and critical thinking skills. These skills are essential in problem solving in real-world situations, such as in scientific research and experiments.

5. Are there other variations of the "Cheryl's birthday" logic puzzle?

Yes, there are many variations of the "Cheryl's birthday" logic puzzle, with different sets of clues and solutions. These variations can provide a new challenge and help to further develop logical reasoning skills.

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