Symbol Equations Practice
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In a symbol puzzle, each symbol stands for a fixed number. You see a grid of symbols with the totals of its rows and columns, and from these you calculate the value you are looking for. Essentially you solve a small system of equations — without formulas, just with logic.
Practice symbol equations now › Mensa simulationHow it works
- Easy: two different symbols.
- Medium: three symbols.
- Hard: four symbols.
Sample question
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Tips
- Look for a row or column containing only one kind of symbol — there you can divide to get its value directly.
- Compare two rows that differ in just one symbol. The difference between their totals reveals its value.
Relevance for IQ and Mensa tests
Symbol puzzles train logical combining with numbers, as required by many logic and aptitude tests.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to set up equations?
Not necessarily. By cleverly comparing rows and columns you can usually manage without formulas.
Do the puzzles depend on language?
No, they work the same in every language.
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