Brain Test Level 205 Walkthrough & Answer
Level 205★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
Before scrolling: Level 205 of Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles has a one-step solution, but the step is buried under a layer of misdirection. If you want a nudge instead of the full answer, the progressive hints further down go from gentle to explicit.
## Question
**Brain Test Level 205:** Solve this: 9 = 72, 8 = 56, 7 = 42, 6 = 30, 5 = ?
## Answer
The answer is 20. The pattern is N x (N-1): 9x8=72, 8x7=56... 5x4=20.
## Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Each number multiplied by the number below it gives the result: 9x8=72, 8x7=56, 7x6=42, 6x5=30, 5x4=20. The answer is 20.
Here is exactly how to solve Brain Test Level 205:
1. Read the question carefully — Brain Test loves wordplay and misdirection.
2. Look at every element on screen, including the question text itself.
3. Multiply each number by the number one less than it: 5 x 4 = 20.
4. If you are stuck, remember that Brain Test rewards lateral thinking over logical answers.
## Why It's Tricky
Pattern-matching laziness makes people try one simple operation (addition, doubling) and give up. This requires testing multiplication of the number by its predecessor — a slightly more creative mathematical relationship. Once found, it's obvious, but finding it requires systematic exploration.
## Why This Level Is Tricky
You're in the advanced zone now. These levels frustrate even veteran Brain Test players, so getting stuck is completely normal. The key insight for difficulty 4 is that the answer often involves doing something the game hasn't explicitly asked you to do. Think about what's possible, not just what's prompted. Late-game levels (151-300) frequently require device interaction — tilting your phone, using multiple fingers, shaking the device, or manipulating screen elements outside the puzzle area. Think beyond the touchscreen for these multi-step solutions.
## Common Mistakes
Players frequently make these errors on Level 205:
- Tapping the most obvious on-screen element without reading the full question first.
- Ignoring the question text as a potential interactive element — in Brain Test, words on screen can often be dragged, tapped, or used as part of the solution.
- Giving up too quickly instead of experimenting with device gestures like tilting, shaking, or using multiple fingers.
Tips
- Check if the question is about numerical value or visual appearance of digits.
- Don't trust your first arithmetic instinct — Brain Test loves number misdirection.
- Remember: Brain Test Level 205 has a difficulty rating of 4/5 — it requires advanced lateral thinking.
FAQ
- How do I solve Brain Test Level 205?
- The answer is 20. The pattern is N x (N-1): 9x8=72, 8x7=56... 5x4=20. This is one of the trickiest puzzles in Brain Test because it requires you to think outside the box rather than using straightforward logic.
- Why is Brain Test Level 205 so hard?
- Brain Test Level 205 ("Solve this: 9 = 72, 8 = 56, 7 = 42, 6 = 30, 5 = ?") tricks players by using misdirection. Pattern-matching laziness makes people try one simple operation (addition, doubling) and give up.
