What is a math question that looks easy but is difficult?

I was asked this question at an interview when there were 5 minutes left. I didn't get the job because I showed my over confidence in proving my wrong answer right It looked all simple but whe…

Top stories for Long   What is a math question that looks easy but is difficult? Mohan Maddula, Software Engineer at Microsoft (2018-present) • Answered September 5, 2017 I was asked this question at an interview when there were 5 minutes left. I didn't get the job because I showed my over confidence in proving my wrong answer right It looke... Read more » 1.9K 213   What if J.D. Vance runs for President in 2028 with Donald Trump as his VP running mate, gets elected, then resigns to put Trump back at the Resolute desk? Curtis W. Scissons, B.S Biology & Chemistry, Northeastern State University (1998) • Answered September 23 No. The constitution forbids anyone from being Vice-president who is ineligible from being president. However, there is another (much less likely) way. MAGA retains control of... Read more » 852 491   My adult son died. His girlfriend had a child since his death. I've been ordered to do a DNA test. Am I going to be responsible for child support? Asked in Human Psychology Facts • Answered by Dolores Bellini • September 13 You are no more obliged to pay child support than any grandparent or relative. However, establishing paternity will do a couple things. First, the child will be able to coll... Read more » 5.2K 334   What surgery should you always decline? Actus Reus • Answered July 23, 2024 Gall Bladder removal! I very specifically asked the surgeon the side effects from removal and he told me it was useless. It is not useless. This surgery changed my whole li... Read more » 1K 416   Why do liberals not want to hear a Republican's point of view? Linda vanDyck, former World traveler, Stewardess, CPA • Updated Thu I married a Republican. He was a member of the Young Republicans of Philadelphia and had just earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania. I had a high scho... Read more » 5.6K 895   Between studying game programming, AI, and software engineering, which major is the most promising? Joe Zbiciak, Developed practical algorithms actually used in production. • Answered December 14, 2024 Personally, I would go with software engineering or perhaps computer science + software engineering. Game programming and AI are both applications of computing technology. Co... Read more » 334 19   Is the Glock pistol the most returned gun at gun stores? Is it because people realize they learn it has no manual safety? Asked in America's GUN CLUB • Answered by Daniel Moore • November 12, 2022 I in fact DO work at a gun store, one of the highest volume in the company which has near 200 stores across 2 countries. I specifically work in the used gun department, whi... Read more » 1.9K 270   Do biker gangs such as the Hells Angels, Mongols, etc. pick fights or purposely try to intimidate regular everyday people who are minding their own business, or is it not worth their time? Marc Solomon, lives in Fox River Grove, IL (1992-present) • Updated October 10 A girl I was dating just broke up with me. I was not in a good mood. I walked into a bar I had never been to before, sat down, and had a few too many. Later, I got up to us... Read more » 4K 40   If underground power cables are better, why don't we use them everywhere instead of just in city centers? Gene Su, Utility Engineer (2013-present) • Updated 14h ago I am an utility engineer. I was recently asked this question by some friends and family. A lot of outsiders assume that putting all electrical power lines underground will ... Read more » 2.2K 258   What do cruise ships do with all the leftover food once the cruise is over? Tom Mascardo, Experience Designer • Answered March 18, 2012 I just finished a somewhat painful 4-hour "behind the scenes" tour of the Celebrity Eclipse (March 10 to 17 cruise) and I gathered some additional insights: • Food that hasn... Read more » 4.1K 141   Should wealthy parents consider buying their adult kids a house (paid for in full)? Adrian Webb • Answered October 1 Been there, done that. For two daughters. One got married, the house was the present (daughter picked it). Several years down the line and 2 kids, the (now ex-) husband decid... Read more » 1.5K 99   Why do men stay silent? NH • Answered September 26 Mostly because if we say what we need to say we're going to get our head ripped off. Here's an example. My second wife had a huge spending problem. $25,000 in credit card de... Read more » 1K 125 Read more in your feed

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