What Do Maths Teachers Like to Eat? is a tasty maths riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What do mathematics teachers like to eat?
Answer: Pi
Need a hint?
It sounds like a dessert, but it’s also a famous number: 3.14…
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is pi (pie).
Pi (π) is the famous number, about 3.14, used to work out the size of circles. It sounds exactly like “pie”, the dessert.
The joke works because maths teachers use π all the time, so of course it’s their favourite “food”.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
What is pi?
Pi is the number you get when you divide a circle’s distance around by its distance across. It’s about 3.14159.
Is there a Pi Day?
Yes! 14 March (3/14) is celebrated as Pi Day, often with pie.