Move Two Matchsticks to Form the Highest Number
I stumbled upon a brainteaser today that completely stumped me—honestly, it took me way longer to figure out than I thought it would! At first glance, it seems deceptively simple, but apparently, only about 1 in 10 people get it right on their first try.
Are you up for a challenge? Let’s test your logic and creative thinking skills!
The Challenge
You are given the number 5008, represented using matchsticks.
Your task is simple yet tricky:
Move just two matchsticks to create the highest possible number.
Discover more
Match
Matchsticks
matchsticks
Seems easy, right? But trust me, it’s not as straightforward as it looks. Take a moment to visualize it, or if you’re feeling extra adventurous, grab a few matchsticks and try solving it with your own hands!
A Little Hint
Here’s a clue to help get you started: The trick isn’t about changing just one number—it’s about adding more numbers into the mix.
You start with four digits, but if you use your matchsticks wisely, you can end up with six digits.
Think you’ve got it?
