Puzzles

One activity that many of our members enjoy is puzzling! You can test yourself for fun with our brainteasers. Our quizzes and conundrums are updated regularly, so do check back on the page for the latest content, and if you get really good at them, why not find out what your IQ is by booking a Mensa Supervised IQ Test?

24/1/25 – Goalscorer

In 2024 Paige scored 15% of the chances her football team created.

In 2025 the team created 5% more chances and Paige scored 20% of them.

What was the percentage increase in the number of goals Paige scored from 2024 to 2025?

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

  • Show Answer

2024: Chances = x, Goals = 0.15x

2025: Chances = 1.05x, Goals = 0.2 x 1.05x = 0.21x

% change = ((0.21 – 0.15) ÷ 0.15) x 100 = 40%

 

Puzzles for business use

We are also able to supply puzzle content to businesses, tailored to your needs. This can range from one-off media projects for marketing campaigns and content for newspapers, magazines and company websites, to long-running partnerships and licensing agreements.

Find out more by contacting our marketing team, via: communications@mensa.org.uk