ERJ Brainteaser: November
9 Nov 2026
Each month, ERJ sets a weekly brainteaser, with questions of varying degrees of difficulty. Readers supplying the most accurate (and stylish) answers are then considered for the prestigious Brainiac of the Month title
Question 1: Deals on wheels
Driver Dave is buying a new set of tires. His father has offered to pay 40% of the total price of the tires, as well as all tax on the purchase. The tire-set is on sale at a special-offer price of €1,400 plus taxes of 18%. What is the total price of the four tires and how much will Dave’s dad contribute to the purchase?
Email your answer: correct replies on Friday.
