{"id":5731,"date":"2026-10-01T22:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storydosee.com\/?p=5731"},"modified":"2026-10-01T22:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:16:40","slug":"5731","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storydosee.com\/?p=5731","title":{"rendered":"Hello everyone, and welcome back to another fun brain teaser."},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we have a delightful little math puzzle that looks very simple at first glance.<\/p>\n

Do not let its friendly appearance fool you, though.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, the simplest-looking puzzles are the most satisfying ones to solve.<\/p>\n

Let us take a look at the picture on the screen right now.<\/p>\n

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As you can see, we have 2 balance scales with some delicious fresh fruit placed on top of them.<\/p>\n

On the left side, we have a scale carrying 1 red apple and 1 yellow banana.<\/p>\n

Together, the apple and the banana weigh 51 units.<\/p>\n

Now, let us shift our attention to the right side of the image.<\/p>\n

On this second scale, we have 2 red apples and 1 yellow banana.<\/p>\n

When these 3 fruits are weighed together, the display shows 87 units.<\/p>\n

Our main mission today is very straightforward.<\/p>\n

We need to figure out the exact weight of just 1 single apple.<\/p>\n

Can you calculate the correct number in your head before we go through the solution together?<\/p>\n

Take a deep breath, grab a pencil if you need 1, and give yourself a few moments to think.<\/p>\n

Have you figured out the answer yet?<\/p>\n

If you need a little more time, feel free to pause and think for a bit.<\/p>\n

When you are ready, let us walk through the step-by-step logic together to find the solution.<\/p>\n

Solving a puzzle like this is all about comparing what changes from 1 picture to the next.<\/p>\n

Let us look closely at the 1st scale again.<\/p>\n

The 1st scale shows 1 apple plus 1 banana equal to 51.<\/p>\n

Now, let us look at the 2nd scale right next to it.<\/p>\n

The 2nd scale shows 2 apples plus 1 banana equal to 87.<\/p>\n

Do you notice what changed between the left picture and the right picture?<\/p>\n

In both pictures, we always have exactly 1 yellow banana.<\/p>\n

However, on the 2nd scale, there is 1 extra red apple.<\/p>\n

That extra apple is the only difference between the items on the 2 scales.<\/p>\n

Because of that extra apple, the total weight on the display went up.<\/p>\n

It increased from 51 units all the way to 87 units.<\/p>\n

This means that the increase in weight belongs entirely to that single extra apple.<\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t that a neat and simple way to look at it?<\/p>\n

So, how do we find the weight of that extra apple?<\/p>\n

All we need to do is subtract the total weight of the 1st scale from the total weight of the 2nd scale.<\/p>\n

Let us do the simple subtraction together.<\/p>\n

87 minus 51 equals 36.<\/p>\n

That is all there is to it.<\/p>\n

The weight of 1 apple is exactly 36 units.<\/p>\n

Let us double-check our work just to be completely certain of our answer.<\/p>\n

If 1 apple weighs 36 units, we can easily find the weight of the banana.<\/p>\n

Using the 1st scale, 51 minus 36 equals 15.<\/p>\n

So, 1 banana must weigh 15 units.<\/p>\n

Now, let us test these values on the 2nd scale to see if everything adds up.<\/p>\n

2 apples weigh 36 plus 36, which equals 72.<\/p>\n

Add the banana\u2019s weight of 15 to 72, and we get 87.<\/p>\n

The numbers match perfectly on both scales.<\/p>\n

Our solution is mathematically sound and 100% correct.<\/p>\n

The final answer is 36.
\nThank you so much for solving today\u2019s puzzle with me.<\/p>\n

You did a fantastic job exercising your brain today.<\/p>\n

Keep practicing, stay curious, and keep enjoying these fun everyday riddles.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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