Only 36 Percent of People Can Solve This Logic Problem. How About You?

[Michie]

• This logic test about a cat in a hat stumps most people—but will it confuse you?
• Watching the problem play out in this video is helpful in understanding it.
• Want more brainteasers? You've come to the right place.

A survey found only 36 percent of people could find the right answer to a seemingly simple logic problem, according to economics and math pro Presh Talwalkar of the YouTube channel Mind Your Decisions.

Continued below.
A Mathematician Says Most People Can't Solve the '3 Hats' Puzzle

 

[Michie]

Ugh....I thought I had it but didn’t. I’m not one of the 36%.

 

[Ezana]

I got it! Took me a while, admittedly, but I think I've still earned a cookie!

 

[Hank77]

• This logic test about a cat in a hat stumps most people—but will it confuse you?
• Watching the problem play out in this video is helpful in understanding it.
• Want more brainteasers? You've come to the right place.

A survey found only 36 percent of people could find the right answer to a seemingly simple logic problem, according to economics and math pro Presh Talwalkar of the YouTube channel Mind Your Decisions.

Continued below.
A Mathematician Says Most People Can't Solve the '3 Hats' Puzzle

I had my grandson figure it out.

 

[Michie]

I had my grandson figure it out.

Oh thanks Hank. Just the boost I needed! Lol

 

[Hank77]

Oh thanks Hank. Just the boost I needed! Lol

It's OK, he's 15, not a little kid. He does have Asperger's but sometimes I think that actually helps him with this type of thing.

 

[Michie]

It's OK, he's 15, not a little kid. He does have Asperger's but sometimes I think that actually helps him with this type of thing.

Definitely had an issue on my end.

 

[Sketcher]

Got it without cheating. Took a minute or two.

 

[Michie]

Got it without cheating. Took a minute or two.

I think I should of just lied. :o lol

 

[Hank77]

Definitely had an issue on my end.

Don't feel bad, I didn't figure it out either and he has an IQ of 128.

 

[prodromos]

• This logic test about a cat in a hat stumps most people—but will it confuse you?
• Watching the problem play out in this video is helpful in understanding it.
• Want more brainteasers? You've come to the right place.

A survey found only 36 percent of people could find the right answer to a seemingly simple logic problem, according to economics and math pro Presh Talwalkar of the YouTube channel Mind Your Decisions.

Continued below.
A Mathematician Says Most People Can't Solve the '3 Hats' Puzzle

Hat 3
I know it's the wrong answer, I just like the number 3

 

[Bob Crowley]

I said Hat Three, but my reasoning was probably suspect.

Now to make it harder, if it's Schrodinger's Cat will it be alive or dead when we lift Hat Three?