GRIN AND SHARE IT: New Math; try it . . .it’s weird!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

New Math

This is like an optical illusion….with numbers! This riddle MUST be done
in your head and NOT using pen and paper.

Try it…it’s weird
Take 1000 and add 40 to it.

Now add another 1000.

Now add another 30. Another 1000.

Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.

What is the total?
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Did you get 5000?
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CONTINUE SCROLLING DOWN
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Seems most people do.

The answer actually is 4100.

Don’t believe it?? Try it with your calculator.

About Dr. Mike Harmon

Dr. Harmon began preaching at the age of 15 while living in southern California. He has conducted over 600 revivals and evangelistic campaigns nationwide, and has served as Senior Pastor at seven churches. Dr. Harmon has degrees from Central Baptist College, the University of Central Arkansas, and a Ph.D. From the Christian Bible College and Seminary. He has served as trustee for Southeastern Baptist College and Chairman of the trustees for the BMA Theological Seminary. He also served as Chaplain for the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Arkansas State Police and the Arkansas State Senate. His many sermons and articles on Christian Apologetics are widely published. He is married to one wife of 43 years; has two sons, and seven grandchildren. He considers the simple pleasures of cooking, dining with family and friends, and liesurely rides on his Harley through the Texas Hill Country to be some of the most enjoyable blessings from the Lord.
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