Can You Solve This Puzzle? A Challenge for Sharp Minds

The puzzle is as follows:

1+ 4=5

2 + 5 = 12

To solve this, you need to recognize the hidden pattern. It’s not about traditional arithmetic, but about building on the results of previous lines.

• First, 1 + 4 = 5. That’s simple.
• Second, 2 + 5 = 12. Here, you add the result from the previous line (5) to the
  sum of 2 and 5, giving you 5 + 7 = 12.
• Third, 3 + 6 = 21. Similarly, add the previous result (12) to the sum of 3 and 6: 12 + 9 = 21.
• The final line follows the same logic: 5
  + 8 = ?. Using the pattern, add 21
  (previous result) to 5 + 8, which gives
  21 + 13 = 34.

Answer: 34

This puzzle tricks people into thinking it’s a simple addition, but it’s a clever exercise in recognizing cumulative patterns. Only those who spot this can solve it.