Tricky Test 2 Level 38

Overview

This level shows a pair of yellow shorts on screen and asks "What's the least possible number of holes for this shorts?" with options 3, 5, 6, 7. The reasoning counts the structural openings of a pair of shorts (waistband + two leg holes = 3) plus the visible torn damage holes shown on the fabric. The least possible realistic total is 5.

• Difficulty: Regular
• Estimated moves: 1 selection

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Read the question: "What's the least possible number of holes for this shorts?"
2. Count the structural openings of a pair of shorts: one waistband opening plus two leg openings = 3 structural holes.
3. Look at the torn/damaged holes shown on the shorts. There are two visible torn openings on the left panel.
4. Add the structural holes (3) plus the two torn holes (2) = 5 total.
5. Tap the answer option "5" to submit.

Strategy & Reasoning

The puzzle asks for the "least possible" number of holes, meaning you count the minimum reasonable holes. A pair of shorts naturally has 3 structural openings: the waistband and the two leg openings. The illustration shows additional torn damage: two distinct holes on the fabric. Combining these gives 3 + 2 = 5. The other options (3, 6, 7) either undercount by ignoring torn damage or overcount by adding extra holes not present. The "least possible" framing means you should not assume extra hidden damage.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• Mistake: counting only the torn holes and forgetting the structural openings. Correct: a pair of shorts has a waistband and two leg holes (3 structural).
• Mistake: overcounting by adding extra holes. Correct: the least possible total is 5 (3 structural + 2 torn).
• Mistake: picking 3, 6, or 7. Correct: the answer is 5.
• Mistake: forgetting the waistband is an opening. Correct: include the waistband opening in the structural count.

The reason the least possible count is 5 is that a pair of shorts always has three structural openings — the waistband and two leg holes — and the illustration shows two torn damage holes. Adding them gives 5. The "least possible" framing means you should not assume extra hidden damage beyond what is drawn; options 6 and 7 overcount, while 3 ignores the tears entirely.

The key takeaway is that shorts have three structural openings (waistband + two leg holes) plus two visible torn holes, totaling 5. The "least possible" framing means not assuming extra hidden damage; options 6 and 7 overcount. Count only what is visibly present plus the unavoidable structural openings.

In summary, count the three structural openings (waistband + two leg holes) plus the two visible torn holes, for a least-possible total of 5. Do not assume extra hidden damage beyond what is drawn on the shorts. The "least possible" framing means counting only what is unavoidable, not inflating with imagined tears.