Keeping your brain active is widely acknowledged to boost cognitive function, sharpen memory, and enhance concentration.

Some experts even suggest that regular mental exercises could postpone the onset of dementia symptoms.

Brainteasers, which come in various forms such as puzzles, riddles, and maths problems, each target different cognitive skills.

The latest perplexing puzzle to hit social media combines wordplay with maths, and it’s said that a staggering 99% of people get it wrong on their first try.

The question seems straightforward enough, asking participants to solve an equation but the catch has left many scratching their heads, unable to agree on a definitive answer. Are you up for the challenge?

The brainteaser, which went viral after being posted on Instagram’s Threads, asks: “I have 6 eggs. I broke 2, I fried 2, I ate 2. How many eggs do I have left? 99% get it wrong.”

This conundrum has sparked a flurry of guesses, ranging from none to all six, as puzzled social media users debated the correct solution.

One confident individual said: “I’m gonna be upsetting some people now. I’m going to say six, I know you say you broke two, cooked two and ate two, but you didn’t say that ‘of the six’ you broke two, cooked two, ate two, you already told us you have six, so am I to assume you had eight to begin with.”

Echoing this sentiment, another user added: “I HAVE 6 eggs. not HAD. So answer is 6.”

The internet has been left divided over the brainteaser involving eggs, with many arguing about the correct answer. One participant was determined: “4 eggs left after preparing and eating 2 of the 6.”

While four emerged as the preferred answer, some claimed since all eggs were used in the riddle, none remained.

What’s your take on this egg-centric puzzle? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below.