100 training games series to reinforce learnings in training room

GAME #3: The Winning Equation

Game Category: Opener

? Purpose: To help participants think creatively in any type of training class.

? Time Required: 10 minutes.

? Size of Group: Unlimited.

? Materials Required: Flipchart.

? The Exercise in Action: To help participants begin thinking about creative solutions to problems, following is thebrainteaser:

Trainer writes the equation 5+5+5 = 550 on a flipchart at the front of

the classroom. He then instructs participants to copy the equation and to

add one straight line to make it a correct statement.

Trainer tells participants that while adding a line through the equal sign to come up with 5+5+5 =550 is good thinking.

Correct answer is as below.

Connect the top of the first addition sign to the left arm of its cross.

That way, you end up with :545+5 = 550