This is ridiculous.

[DemonDeac]

Do the math in your head.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000.
Now add 30. And another 1000.
Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.
What is the total? Scroll to the bottom to find out.



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<font color="white">Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator! </font>

[Subfallen]

Um...I got 4100?

[DemonDeac]

well arent u in the 98th percentile

[Subfallen]

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well arent u in the 98th percentile

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False.

[gaming_mouse]

5000. i don't use calculators.

[DemonDeac]

what?
im saying it with a sarcastic tone

[gaming_mouse]

I'm actually curious about how anyone discovered in the first place that everyone makes the same mistake here.

[Subfallen]

I dunno, maybe if someone had spoken this to me one line at a time I would have got 5000, but, like many people, I kinda guesstimate before doing actual arithmetic, and seeing 4 1000's and 4 2-digit numbers, 5000 just isn't a tenable answer.

[Alobar]

I rattled this off and got 5000, then like 2 seconds later I was like "wait, wtf, thats retarded" and realized it was 4100. I found this pretty interesting.

[Aytumious]

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Um...I got 4100?

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[afk]

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I rattled this off and got 5000, then like 2 seconds later I was like "wait, wtf, thats retarded" and realized it was 4100. I found this pretty interesting.

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That's exactly what I did. hahaha

[Ogre]

4100 and its not even close

[this guy]

I don't get this, I got 4100?

[afk]

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Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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What population by the way? Or is this just some random thing you got in your inbox. Still neat though.

[DemonDeac]

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Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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What population by the way? Or is this just some random thing you got in your inbox. Still neat though.

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dont know the population

ebaumsworld where i found this thing
i did this like 5 times in my head and kept gettin 5000 until i did it on a calculator and realized what i did wrong

i think people get 5000 cuz of how the 1000 are alternating with the 20,30,10,40.

[TStokes]

got 4100 as well

[Rick Nebiolo]

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I rattled this off and got 5000, then like 2 seconds later I was like "wait, wtf, thats retarded" and realized it was 4100. I found this pretty interesting.

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I did exactly the same thing /images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Just tried this on my accountant girlfriend and heard her do it out loud and she came up with 4100. Her mistake came at the point after where you add 1000 to 3090 followed by adding 10 to 4090. Somehow this ends up triggering some verbal imbalance and she spouted out 5000. Meanwhile, she can write a one page email in three minutes without making a single typo, spelling mistake or other error.

Strange.

~ Rick

[Emmitt2222]

people think of the 20, 30 40 numbers into hundreds instead and that makes 5000, probably just some weird thing the mind does because it is easier.

A similar thing that is funky where the mind plays tricks on you, I failed it the first time-
Count the "F's" in the following text:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

The answer:
<font color="white">6
The brain cannot process "OF".
Three is normal, four is quite rare. </font>

[Lazymeatball]

got 4100, anyone who got 5000 is a moron, this includes you OP, sorry.

[SpearsBritney]

[ QUOTE ]
people think of the 20, 30 40 numbers into hundreds instead and that makes 5000, probably just some weird thing the mind does because it is easier.

A similar thing that is funky where the mind plays tricks on you, I failed it the first time-
Count the "F's" in the following text:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

The answer:
<font color="white">6
The brain cannot process "OF".
Three is normal, four is quite rare. </font>

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Holy sh!t. I was so careful too. I got 3. I guess it's because "of" sounds like "uv" so you don't process the F. You could probably make very profitable wagers on both of these.

[SpearsBritney]

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anyone who got 5000 is a moron

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false

[Alobar]

I got 6 the first time I did it.

Tho when I was doing it I skipped over the first "of" and just as my eye was going to the next word I realized I didnt count that "F", and figured that "of" was prolly the crux of the problem, so I was super aware of the other "of"s in the sentance.

[DemonDeac]

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got 4100, anyone who got 5000 is a moron, this includes you OP, sorry.

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ouch. man. very ouch




it appears that everyone on this freakin forum is either a)lying out their ass, or b)smarter than 98% of the sample population taken

im sayin (a)

[Mike Cuneo]

the correct answer is -2.75+ pie squared

[Lazymeatball]

i wouldn't be so quick to discount b). that and the fact that you have no credible source on the sample taken

[Kyo Souma II]

This is clearly a test for the 98%+th percentile of ADHD patients, in terms of symptom severity.. I can only assume you posted this because you got 5000. The shame!

-adam

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Do the math in your head.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000.
Now add 30. And another 1000.
Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.
What is the total? Scroll to the bottom to find out.



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<font color="white">Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator! </font>

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[PoBoy321]

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people think of the 20, 30 40 numbers into hundreds instead and that makes 5000, probably just some weird thing the mind does because it is easier.

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Thank you, I was trying to figure out what brain fart I was having that kept giving me 5000.

[tbach24]

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people think of the 20, 30 40 numbers into hundreds instead and that makes 5000, probably just some weird thing the mind does because it is easier.

A similar thing that is funky where the mind plays tricks on you, I failed it the first time-
Count the "F's" in the following text:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

The answer:
<font color="white">6
The brain cannot process "OF".
Three is normal, four is quite rare. </font>

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Holy sh!t. I was so careful too. I got 3. I guess it's because "of" sounds like "uv" so you don't process the F. You could probably make very profitable wagers on both of these.

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Same here and I pwned the 4100

[pshreck]

Technically its 3100.

[Alobar]

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Technically its 3100.

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???

[pshreck]

Just look at it. Following the directions in the most pure way gives the answer of 3100.

[tbach24]

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Just look at it. Following the directions in the most pure way gives the answer of 3100.

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Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000.
Now add 30. And another 1000.
Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.

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So are you saying that to "Take 1000" shouldn't count as 1000 or somethign else?

[Alobar]

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Just look at it. Following the directions in the most pure way gives the answer of 3100.

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allright, youll have to explain this one to me in little words and stuff, cuz im not getting it.

[pshreck]

The 'And another 1000' part.

Notice I would never actually be a stickler for this normally, but it was clear from the way the question was asked it was gonna be some trick answer. I got 4100 immediately and thought that was easy, so I assumed the answer had to be 3100 (to be the trick part). I'm guessing this still may be the trick answer and the OP is trying to get as many people to think they have the right answer before he tells the real one, which is 3100.

[Alobar]

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The 'And another 1000' part.

Notice I would never actually be a stickler for this normally, but it was clear from the way the question was asked it was gonna be some trick answer. I got 4100 immediately and thought that was easy, so I assumed the answer had to be 3100 (to be the trick part). I'm guessing this still may be the trick answer and the OP is trying to get as many people to think they have the right answer before he tells the real one, which is 3100.

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that seems to picky to me. I think the "add" is implied. Like when im doing a chick doggy and shes going "slap my ass!" "slap my ass" "and again!" I dont go "huh?" /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[pshreck]

If 4100 is really supposed to be the trick answer then this doesn't make any sense.

[brassnuts]

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If 4100 is really supposed to be the trick answer then this doesn't make any sense.

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You really don't see it?

[pshreck]

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If 4100 is really supposed to be the trick answer then this doesn't make any sense.

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You really don't see it?

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Please read my other posts before responding.

[Gamblor]

im drunk as all hell and i stillgot 4100 this post blows.

[brassnuts]

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If 4100 is really supposed to be the trick answer then this doesn't make any sense.

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You really don't see it?

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Please read my other posts before responding.

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I already read them all. I don't see what's not to understand. You've been looking way to far into it. 5000 is the expected wrong answer and 4100 is the real answer.

[pshreck]

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5000 is the expected wrong answer and 4100 is the real answer.

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I just think there is no way 98% of people (or even anywhere close to that) get 5000 over 4100. I'm no math genius or quizmaster and this was a quick 4100. I think there may be another trick answer, because the whole explanation seems wrong.

[Alobar]

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5000 is the expected wrong answer and 4100 is the real answer.

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I just think there is no way 98% of people (or even anywhere close to that) get 5000 over 4100. I'm no math genius or quizmaster and this was a quick 4100. I think there may be another trick answer, because the whole explanation seems wrong.

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I dont think its 98%, but I definately can see tons of people getting 5000.

[PoBoy321]

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I think there may be another trick answer, because the whole explanation seems wrong.


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Huh? I think that it's just because when people read through the question quickly, they mistakenly read 10, 20, 30 and 40 as 100, 200, 300 and 400 to come up with a nice round answer at the end, instead of the awkward 4100 answer.

[brassnuts]

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5000 is the expected wrong answer and 4100 is the real answer.

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I just think there is no way 98% of people (or even anywhere close to that) get 5000 over 4100. I'm no math genius or quizmaster and this was a quick 4100. I think there may be another trick answer, because the whole explanation seems wrong.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I agree that 98% just seems like a stupid statistic, but I'd bet it's much higher than you'd think. Someone asked me this question verbally maybe 10 years ago, and I remember saying 5000, and I'm very good at math. Actually, I'm only decent at arithmetic, but that's beside the point. If you take on this question not giving it much concentration, it would be easy to flub. I also think that giving it to someone verbally makes a difference too. Oh yeah, and most people are really dumb. I wouldn't be surprised if a good percent came up with a number beside 4100 or 5000 just cuz they can't add.

[GoblinMason (Craig)]

I got 4050. I don't know how.

-Craig

[pshreck]

I guess. I get the feeling that a lot of people lied in saying they got 4100 then? OP shouldn't have given the answer right away to make a point then. Everyone saying it was easy along with me getting 4100 (again no math genius just lucky) made me think that we are getting duped.

[PoBoy321]

Well, chances are that you also have to take into account the fact that most people on this board are probably more mathematically inclined than the general population.

[Blarg]

I don't know how anybody could get 5000.

Maybe it shows that most people just skim instead of read.

I wouldn't be surprised at all. It seems to be borne out conversationally.

[brassnuts]

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Well, chances are that you also have to take into account the fact that most people on this board are probably more mathematically inclined than the general population.

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And are nits.

[sk8erboy1]

hmmmm /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Number4]

I got 5000 the first time I did it - then looked at it for a sec and saw that didn't make sense. Guess I'm one of the dumb 98%.

[Mr Hand]

Am I hallucinating here? Just what in the hell do you think you're doing? What are you people, on dope?

[stanky]

Honestly if this was a question where I was told that i had to answer it as quickly as possible(like if I was heads up against someone in a contest) I would of said 5000 , but since it was "on paper" I was able to get 4100 because I caught my self changing the 20 and 30 to 200 and 300.

[DemonDeac]

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I don't know how anybody could get 5000.

Maybe it shows that most people just skim instead of read.

I wouldn't be surprised at all. It seems to be borne out conversationally.

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yea, thats what i think happens. cuz when i first did. i didnt reread or anything. jst did the math in my head as i read it and as soon as i finished reading, said what i had in my head, which was clearly 5000. it seemed so easy at first

[DemonDeac]

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Honestly if this was a question where I was told that i had to answer it as quickly as possible(like if I was heads up against someone in a contest) I would of said 5000 , but since it was "on paper" I was able to get 4100 because I caught my self changing the 20 and 30 to 200 and 300.

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wait, u wrote this math problem down and didnt do it in ur head?

the whole idea of why this works is cuz u do the math in ur head and as quickly as possible

[DemonDeac]

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Am I hallucinating here? Just what in the hell do you think you're doing? What are you people, on dope?

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haha. i f'in love it

[stanky]

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Honestly if this was a question where I was told that i had to answer it as quickly as possible(like if I was heads up against someone in a contest) I would of said 5000 , but since it was "on paper" I was able to get 4100 because I caught my self changing the 20 and 30 to 200 and 300.

[/ QUOTE ]

wait, u wrote this math problem down and didnt do it in ur head?

the whole idea of why this works is cuz u do the math in ur head and as quickly as possible

[/ QUOTE ]

By "on paper" I meant on the computer screen. I didn't write it down. I meant that I caught the mistake in my head as I was adding it up.The whole thing took me about 10 seconds, I was just stating that I understand why some people could get it wrong.

[CD56]

that seems to picky to me. I think the "add" is implied. Like when im doing a chick doggy and shes going "slap my ass!" "slap my ass" "and again!" I dont go "huh?" /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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nh

[The Stranger]

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the correct answer is -2.75+ pie squared

[/ QUOTE ]

a square pie? the hell you say!

[masse75]

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ANSWER:
Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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Other studies have shown that 98% of WFU fans are morans.

[DemonDeac]

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ANSWER:
Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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Other studies have shown that 98% of WFU fans are morons.

[/ QUOTE ]

FYP

yea, ur right. only morons would cheer for a team that loses in THE FREAKIN 2ND ROUND TO WEST VIRGINIA.
but math's not my specialty /images/graemlins/grin.gif

P.S. For the record,I'm more than a fan. I go there.

[blaze666]

is it just me, or is the world getting stupider?

[masse75]

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ANSWER:
Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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Other studies have shown that 98% of WFU fans are morans.

[/ QUOTE ]

FYP

yea, ur right. only morons would cheer for a team that loses in THE FREAKIN 2ND ROUND TO WEST VIRGINIA.
but math's not my specialty /images/graemlins/grin.gif

P.S. For the record,I'm more than a fan. I go there.

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FY"FYP". It's an OOT joke.

[DemonDeac]

[ QUOTE ]
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ANSWER:
Studies have shown that 98% of the population ends up with the number 5000. The math above actually adds up to 4100. Don't believe us? Get out the calculator!

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Other studies have shown that 98% of WFU fans are morans.

[/ QUOTE ]

FYP

yea, ur right. only morons would cheer for a team that loses in THE FREAKIN 2ND ROUND TO WEST VIRGINIA.
but math's not my specialty /images/graemlins/grin.gif

P.S. For the record,I'm more than a fan. I go there.

[/ QUOTE ]

FY"FYP". It's an OOT joke.

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actually, i know the joke. it was for like one thread.

you retart

[trying2learn]

the 'count the f's' is much better IMHO. maybe because i, like others got the math problem right, but missed the f's in of.

[SpearsBritney]

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5000 is the expected wrong answer and 4100 is the real answer.

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I just think there is no way 98% of people (or even anywhere close to that) get 5000 over 4100. I'm no math genius or quizmaster and this was a quick 4100. I think there may be another trick answer, because the whole explanation seems wrong.

[/ QUOTE ]

If you were alert enough to get 4100 the first time, you are no doubt intellegent enough to realize why some people would get 5000. So stop the B.S. and quit bragging.

For those who can't understand why they got 5000, I will explain it the best I can. You first start adding them as 10's and not 100's, but by the time you get to 4090, you instinctively add the last 10 as if you were addidng 100's all along because most peolple don't count thousands in increments of 10 in their daily lives unless their job or some other activity requires them to do so. So when you say "four thousand and ninety" in your head, and are then asked to add 10, you instinctfully act as if you were counting hundreds (four hundred and ninety)and round the first digit of the number up instead of the second. This has nothing to do with intellegence and alot to do with how familiar you are with numbers.

Your current state of alertness and whether or not you were just skimming through it quickly are also important factors.

[jakethebake]

why would anyone get 5000?

[ClaytonN]

I went over it slowly and talked out loud and got 4100.

Hooray I'm smart.

[dawade]

I counted 5000 originally but then I went back and re-did it and got the 4100.