Brain teasers and tricky riddles are a fun way to challenge your thinking and put your problem-solving skills to the test. Today’s puzzle looks simple at first, but you’ll need to use a little logic and basic mathematics to find the correct answer. The challenge gives you two important clues: Papa and Mom are 66 years old combined, while the difference between their ages is exactly 6 years. Your task is to figure out how old each of them is. Can you solve it without looking at the explanation? Take a moment to think carefully before giving your answer. You might be tempted to guess their ages, but the trick is to use both equations together. If you’re struggling, don’t worry—sometimes the simplest puzzles require a little extra thought. Ready to check your answer? Here is how to solve it: First, add 66 and 6 to get 72. Divide that number by 2, and you get 36, which is Papa’s age. Next, subtract 6 from 66 to get 60, then divide by 2 to get 30, which is Mom’s age. Therefore, the correct solution is Papa is 36 years old, and Mom is 30 years old. Did you get both answers right before checking the solution? Share this little brainteaser with your friends and see who can solve it the fastest!