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Julie Hambleton
Julie Hambleton
February 18, 2021 ·  2 min read

If you can solve these equations you have the IQ of a Genius!

As we get older, we tend to do the same things each day and solve the same types of problems. We need to challenge our brains in different ways, especially in areas that maybe we’re a little rusty in (math, anyone?). If you can score perfect on this quiz, then you may just have the IQ of a genius. Keep scrolling to see how you do. If you feel like your head is spinning, that’s ok. Keep going, and you’ll get it.

Think You Have the IQ of a Genius? Test It Here!

The following is a series of eight questions that will challenge your mind. If you can get them all correct, then you might just have the IQ of a genius.

Have a crack at each one, then scroll to the bottom to see if you got each answer right. Each question will have three possible answers, but only one is correct. They might seem odd initially, but try looking for a pattern that might not be so apparent at first.

Question 1: 8 + 2 = ?

  • 124
  • 897
  • 325

Question 2: 6 + 4 = ?

  • 24102
  • 70132
  • 54412

Question 3: 6 + 6 = ?

  • 54178
  • 36120
  • 10419

Question 4: 7 + 3 = ?

  • 21104
  • 13452
  • 12954

Question 5: 20 + 3 = ?

  • 602317
  • 87451
  • 501265

Question 6: 30 + 1 = ?

  • 652321
  • 303129
  • 315542

Question 7: 5 + 4 = ?

  • 1245
  • 2091
  • 3092

Question 8: 10 + 4 = ?

  • 40146
  • 1570
  • 12451

Don’t have the IQ of a Genius? Here are the answers.

Did you get them, or are you completely stumped? Don’t worry; we’ll make a genius out of you yet.

Check your answers below to find out:

  1. 16106
  2. 24102
  3. 36120
  4. 21104
  5. 602317
  6. 303129
  7. 2091
  8. 40146

If you are absolutely confused about how we got these answers (don’t worry, I was too!), here’s how it works:

Using the first question as an example:

8 x 2 = 16
8 + 2 = 10
8 – 2 =6
Answer: 16106

All the rest follow the same pattern.

IQ of a Genius? Here are More Brain Games

Liked giving your brain a bit of a challenge? Try some more games and quizzes below:

Have fun, and don’t forget to share this with your friends and family so they can try, too!