Only those with a high IQ can solve the missing number - but it's actually easy

Put your intellect to the ultimate test with this dice-themed brainteaser that is bound to leave you stumped. You'll have to solve it in just 10 seconds to prove you have the IQ of a genius

The answer is right in front of you in this devilishly difficult brainteaser.

Consider yourself the brains of the family? Think you have an IQ so high you could make Einstein jealous? Well, it's time to put that ever-so-modest theory to the test with this fiendish puzzle. Games like this are a great way to flex your intellect and keep the kids occupied for a couple of minutes, but they're also one of the best methods to keep your brain active.

In fact, research has shown brainteasers like this one can have a positive impact on the central nervous system. This can result in a slew off cognitive improvements such as better attention span and concentration levels. So, what are you waiting for?

The image above shows five dice with an array of numbers on each side. There is also a series of numbers reading: "19,11,11,?,12." You need to find the missing number in just 10 seconds or less to prove you're an official smarty pants.

There's not even enough time to give you a clue, so get to work otherwise you'll fail. Once you inevitable admit defeat (and kiss goodbye to that Mensa membership) you can scroll to the bottom of the article to find the answer.

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If that tricky brainteaser was no match for a genius like yourself, it's clear we need to take things up a level. The below questions may seem like a breeze, but they're all strategically designed to trip you up - and you only have three seconds to answer each one.

Make sure you read the question carefully to avoid making any mistakes, and if you score a perfect five out of five, you have the highest IQ going. Once you're done, you can check your answers here.

1. How many pairs of animals did Moses take on the Ark?
2. You're in a race and pass the person in 3rd place. So, what place are you in now?
3. John's father had three sons: Snap, Crackle, and...?
4. If a plan crashes right in between France and Spain. Where do you bury the survivors?
5. If it takes seven people seven minutes to eat seven burgers, how long will it take 30 people to eat 30 burgers?

ANSWER: 9. The missing number is the total of the fourth dice (4+3+2). Up for another mental workout? Check out our collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here. Or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.

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