This blackboard puzzle reveals if you have teacher level attention skills

Daily Record

3 days ago

At first glance, everything looks correct, but those with a sharp eye will be able to spot the error
As we live our lives more and more online, we find our attention span decreasing dramatically. We are inundated with short, social media clips, news soundbites, and instant messaging, which can cause a brain overload.
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However, there are certain tasks you can do to keep your brain ticking over. Puzzles and brainteasers are a great way to keep the mind active, and ensure you don't hit a mental slump whether that's at your desk or at home.
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One classic classroom-style brainteaser, created by brainbusters from Piktochart is testing students and professionals alike. It's not just a fun distraction, but a reminder of how important attention to detail can be, especially when working with numbers.
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The blackboard is full, every line packed with the number 4502 written neatly in chalk. But one of them doesn't belong. The challenge is to spot the imposter number faster than 99 per cent of professionals can.
Hidden among the rows of identical figures is a single imposter. At first glance, everything looks correct, but those with a sharp eye (and maybe a teacher's instinct) will be able to spot the error.
So, grab your (imaginary) red pen, channel your inner teacher, and see if you can find the odd number out!
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Can you make the grade?
Commenting on the brain teaser, Ai Ching Goh, co-founder of Piktochart said: "We designed this to reflect real-world learning scenarios.
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"Just like in a maths class or when proofreading data, the smallest difference can have the biggest impact.
"It's a fun way to test observation skills, and a good reminder that visuals can be powerful tools for learning."
Got it yet? Be warned - we are about to reveal the solution down below.
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So, if you don't want any spoilers, scroll back up and try again. Otherwise, if you think you've got it, read on.
If you want to keep the conundrums going, the Record has a festival inspired brainteaser that is sure to get the cogs turning. The challenge is inspired by one of the most relatable festival problems.
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That problem is finding your friends in a packed crowd.
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