Difference:
8 β 5 = 3
Sum:
8 + 5 = 13
Final answer:
313
Why Is This Puzzle Tricky?
The puzzle is designed to make your brain automatically use ordinary arithmetic.
When you see:
6 + 4
your brain immediately thinks:
10
But the answer displayed is:
210
That apparent contradiction encourages you to search for another explanation.
The real challenge is not performing difficult mathematics. It is recognizing that the puzzle is using a different rule.
This is why these puzzles are often described as tests of logical thinking rather than mathematical ability.