How many eggs are in the picture? Look closely before you answer.
It looks simple. You see a neatly stacked pyramid of eggs, and the question is:
“How many eggs are in the picture?”
Naturally, your brain starts racing to count them. Some people guess 10. Others say 20. Some even overthink it and try to calculate hidden layers. But here’s the twist:
This is not a question of geometry – it is about what you can actually see.
The challenge
The image shows a group of brown eggs arranged in a triangular shape on an egg tray. Some eggs appear complete, while others are partially visible or hidden behind others. It’s tempting to assume there are hidden layers. But the question is specific:
“How many eggs are in the picture?”
This means: count only the eggs that are visible – not what might be hidden behind them
The correct answer: 16 eggs
If you look closely and count every visible egg – whether it is shown in whole or in part – you will find exactly 16 eggs .
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Some are stacked, others slightly obscured, but all are at least partially visible in the image. That’s the trick: The isn’t how many eggs there are in the pyramid, but how many you can actually see .
Why so many people are wrong
This is a classic visual puzzle designed to confuse through guesswork. Many people fall into the trap of overthinking and trying to guess the pyramid’s complete 3D structure.
But like any good riddle, the answer lies in paying attention to the exact wording.
Final thoughts
If you answered 16 , you have a keen eye and a solid attention to detail. If you guessed based on what “should” be there, don’t worry—it’s a common mistake.
This puzzle is a fun reminder: sometimes it’s harder to see what’s right in front of us than it seems.
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