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What 3 positive numbers give the same result when multiplied and added together?

1, 2 and 3

Why this works

This riddle plays with the properties of addition and multiplication. When you add 1, 2, and 3 together, you get 6 (1 + 2 + 3 = 6). Similarly, when you multiply them, you also get 6 (1 × 2 × 3 = 6). The clever twist lies in how both operations can yield the same result, highlighting the unique relationship between these three numbers. It's a delightful example of how numbers can behave unexpectedly!

Common Wrong Answers

“1, 1, 1”

When you multiply 1, 1, and 1, you get 1, but when you add them together, you get 3. Therefore, they do not yield the same result.

“2, 2, 2”

Multiplying 2, 2, and 2 gives you 8, while adding them gives 6. Thus, they do not satisfy the riddle.

“0, 1, 2”

Multiplying 0, 1, and 2 results in 0, but adding them results in 3. The inclusion of 0 also violates the condition of being positive numbers.

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