SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 18, 2025Scientific American

Math Puzzle: Follow the Calculator Clues

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A broken calculator with only horizontal segments visible multiplies two numbers, displaying three line patterns for inputs and product, with four possible solutions: 43×9, 143×9, 49×13, or 149×13, challenging readers to identify the correct multiplication.

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