At first glance, this looks like a very simple counting challenge.
Just look at the basket and count the oranges.
Easy, right? 🤔
But there’s a catch…
The oranges are stacked on top of one another, with some sitting in the front, some in the middle, and others partially hidden behind their neighbors.
That means a quick count can easily fool you.
The question is simple:
“COUNT THE ORANGES — ARE THERE 9 OR 10?”
Take a good look at the entire basket before answering.
Don’t just count the oranges that are fully visible.
đź‘€ Check the gaps.
🍊 Look behind the larger oranges.
🔍 Pay attention to the small pieces of orange peel that are sticking out from between the others.
One partially hidden orange can make all the difference!
Yes — there are 10 oranges in the basket.
Here’s how they are arranged:
🍊 Front row — 3 oranges
At the very bottom, you can see three oranges sitting side by side:
