Tigra00 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I've been watching CNN's special on "Genius-level" people lately and how/why they become "superior" to everyone else. They've shown a lot of talented people (A deaf child who plays Jazz music [piano] with professionals, for example, which I think is craziness :shock:) and whatnot, but I found this, uhh...Interesting. Apparently, your brain is working on a genius level if you can solve the following problem: "What is twice of one-tenth of one-fifth of one-tenth of 1,000?" If you know the answer to that, apparently, you are indeed working on a genius level in your mind. I say I found this "interesting" because I consider the above problem to be more "math" than anything, and I absolutely suck at math and even I could figure that out within a few seconds. ONe of the Ancors on CNN said they figured it out in 3 or 4 seconds...I'd say it took me like 8 or so, but that's besides the point. Is it just me, or is the word "genius" tossed around a bit liberally, then? :lol: Perhaps I'm smarter than I give myself credit for, but I gaurentee there will be many people here who can figure it out just as fast, if not a bit faster than I did. You probably shouldn't post the answer unless it's in 1 size font or something. Some people might want to figure it out to see if they are indeed a "genius". :P The answer is four, of course. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hells_mishap Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 4? small enough? EDIT: lol.. I just worked it backwards. Didn't see you had the answer down there #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmage099 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I got it. I'm a genius! lol. Yeah, that word is tossed around a bit too frequently. is it 4? Trix.--quit WoW as of 12/07Thank you 4be2jue for the wonderful sig and avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 4? Aye. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmage099 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hells, make yours smaller. I can read it. Trix.--quit WoW as of 12/07Thank you 4be2jue for the wonderful sig and avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 If somebody was really that desperate to prove themself a genius when infact they weren't all they'd have to do is copy and paste the answer in the reply box and be able to see the answer. So don't expect anybody to admit they couldn't figure it out. But yeah I agree with you, you're only a genius if you have actually done something at "genius level". I see to many people on this forum saying they have an i.q of 160 when they can't even spell properly. I don't think your intelligence should be based on math questions, because let's face it some people just aren't good at math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biabf Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Yeah, I'm a genuis... :roll: EDIT: Just reaalised I misspelt genius. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It doesn't take a genius to work that one out :P wahey "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Yay! I'm a genius! After I read the problem it took me about 5 seconds to figure it out... And I suck at math.. :-s Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrune Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 What happens if you not good at maths :oops: ? And no lol why do you always want to get stuff from John Lewis. Its over ̣̉300 more then than what i paid. John Lewis is a great, great shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Yeah, that wasn't too hard at all. You are just dealing with fractions, you should be able to do that when you are 10 or 11 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacab Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I wouldn't really consider myself a genius. More or less an idiot savant. For starters, my foot hurts and I forgot why. But I do know it involves kicking. What happens if you not good at maths :oops: ? Then you're screwed. We don't rebel to sell it just suits us well, we're the bright young things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 I would doubt 10 and 11 year olds could do that (most of them, anyways) because of how the question is worded. You have to do the problem backwards, plus fractions, plus devision and finally, addition. :P It's supposed to prove you're working at a genius level because it's worded all backwards from what a normal math problem usually is. Once you figure out how to do it, it's really easy. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I got 2 and I was really confused. I missed the twice bit :oops: Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the49ronin Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 instead of getting confused with 2*1/10*1/5*1/10*1000 it would be easier if you said 1000*1/10*1/5*1/10*2 this way becuase now you see it goes 100,20,2, 4 <the49ronin> O_o methinks ard is acting mighty high and pretty -.- <Ard_Choille> I am pretty <Ard_Choille> fo shizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vape Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I would doubt 10 and 11 year olds could do that (most of them, anyways) because of how the question is worded. You have to do the problem backwards, plus fractions, plus devision and finally, addition. :PActually, the last part is multiplication.. but since multiplication is simply repeated addition, I'll let you get away with it. To all the people who worked this out - would you be able to work it out if it wasn't written down - if someone just told you it, and they only told you once and you had to remember it? Where the bloody hell are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4u689 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It's possible that it would be much more difficult if it were spoken, not written. Then you couldn't work backwards, because you'd have to work as it was being said. It's still very possible - you just start off with fractions (uh oh!!) instead of whole numbers. Then maybe it would make a little more sense? Everybody hug and spread the love :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Well I got the answer reasonably quickly and I'm not a genius (I even failed Higher maths when I was at school!!). How does that work? I guess the media must not be telling the truth the whole time then? Shocking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownmasterofnothing Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It took me around 3 seconds. You just need to know that "of" means multiply. Then you just multiply across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Yay for the self-esteem boosting post :roll: You probably didn't pay attention to the Dr. Gupta's show or something...there's no way he said that if you can do that question you're working on a genius level. If that's the case, most of our world is working on a genius level, defeating the meaning of the word genius #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I still can't figure out the problem, and it's been 5 miniutes. I suck at reading problems, I can't comprehend them very well. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I still can't figure out the problem., and it's been 5 miniutes. I suck at reading problems, I can't comprehend them very well. "What is twice of one-tenth of one-fifth of one-tenth of 1,000?" 1000 / 10 = 100 / 5 = 20 / 10 = 2 x 2 = 4 Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I still can't figure out the problem., and it's been 5 miniutes. I suck at reading problems, I can't comprehend them very well. "What is twice of one-tenth of one-fifth of one-tenth of 1,000?" 1000 / 10 = 100 / 5 = 20 / 10 = 2 x 2 = 4 Wow, it's simple yet complicated. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 What happens if you not good at maths :oops: ? No genius for you. :shame: ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I'm not good at math. I think you're a genius if you look at that problem and say, "screw it!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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