Hello everyone, and welcome back to another fun brain teaser.
Today, we have a delightful little math puzzle that looks very simple at first glance.
Do not let its friendly appearance fool you, though.
Sometimes, the simplest-looking puzzles are the most satisfying ones to solve.
Let us take a look at the picture on the screen right now.
As you can see, we have 2 balance scales with some delicious fresh fruit placed on top of them.
On the left side, we have a scale carrying 1 red apple and 1 yellow banana.
Together, the apple and the banana weigh 51 units.
Now, let us shift our attention to the right side of the image.
On this second scale, we have 2 red apples and 1 yellow banana.
When these 3 fruits are weighed together, the display shows 87 units.
Our main mission today is very straightforward.
We need to figure out the exact weight of just 1 single apple.
Can you calculate the correct number in your head before we go through the solution together?
Take a deep breath, grab a pencil if you need 1, and give yourself a few moments to think.
