Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

This one is in celebration of National Math Awareness Month.

Directions:  In the problems below:  a plus (+) sign means to multiply; a divide (/) sign means to add; a minus (-) sign means to divide; and a times (x) sign means to subtract.

8 + 1   =_____

5 + 3   =_____

5 x 4   =_____

12/3   =_____

12 – 3  =_____

7 x 4   =_____

5 + 5   =_____

15 – 5  =_____

8 x 4   =_____

16/4   =_____

Credit: Not sure who to credit.  Someone shared it with us in a workshop long, long ago.

Answer to be posted in  “Comments” section this afternoon.  Until then, here’s a hint:  have you reviewed Quote of the Week.

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