Here is a simple test that has become a big topic of discussion with online viewers overseas! This simple mathematics challenge has a surprizing outcome as you approach the final calculations of the answer. Please give it a try and see if you are part of the 98% of people who can identify the correct answer!

Both Problems are located below.

This is an easy test. Please follow the instructions as quickly as possible. Do not proceed to the next problem before solving the first problem. In addition, you do not need to remember or write the answer. Please start.

15 + 6

3 + 56

89 + 2

12 + 53

75 + 26

25 + 52

63 + 32

Once you have calculated the answer in your mind, please remember it and move on to the next problem.

Here is the next problem, please try to solve it while remembering the answer from the first problem.

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The solution may suddenly spring into your mind. Did you imagine the answer to be “red hammer”?. If yes, then you have solved the problem and your answer is the same as 98% of the people who tried it.

A person who came up with a different answer (“green hammer”) would be part of 2% of the people who took the part and could be considered an abnormal person.

source: YouTube

What did you think?

Since the test was popular in Europe and the United States, the reaction of people in Japan who took this test may be different than in those other countries.

It is a very simple but very interesting exercise to challenge your mind and way of thinking!