India, April 7 -- If you're someone who enjoys flexing your mental muscles, especially with maths brain teasers, then you're in for a treat. A new brain teaser is making the rounds on social media, leaving netizens scratching their heads and eager to crack the code.

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Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user named Brainy Quiz, the puzzle seems simple at first glance, but a closer look reveals a deceptive challenge. The post reads:

"Only for Genius: 3 x 3 = 12, 4 x 4 = 20, 5 x 5 = 30, 8 x 8 = ?, 99% fail."

What makes it interesting is that the maths doesn't follow conventional rules. While it may appear like a straightfor...