This is a viral puzzle that is making its way on Facebook and confusing people who can’t seem to figure out the correct answer.

Growing up, there was always something so fascinating about stationery. Whether it was notebooks, color-coded folders, and binders, pens, pencils, or erasers too- the list was truly endless. For the boys, it was the costumed-themed comic heroes while for the girls, fantasy characters from their favorite animated series ruled the day.

But, if you were smart enough to actually take a glance at your stationary in detail, especially while sharpening pencils. you may have noticed something unique about a pencil’s cross-section. And in case you didn’t, well here’s your chance to do it all!

This mind-boggling puzzle is calling everyone to come forward and put their brain cells to the test. And don’t forget to share the fun with loved ones across the board because sharing is caring! Good Luck!

Brain-Teasing Puzzle

Alright, the puzzle makers of this challenge are asking viewers one simple but very logical question.

Which of the following cross-sections mentioned in the options actually belongs to this sharpened pencil that’s present below! Sounds easy right, but wait, if you take a closer look, you just might notice how each answer’s shape is not only different from one another but also quite different from the pencil itself.

Keeping that logic in mind, you need to think of a smart explanation as to what could be the answer. So, are you ready to rise above the challenge that’s keeping the internet divided? We certainly hope so! Read below for the final answer and don’t forget to mention your guess in the comments section too.

 The Solution

We hope you’ve finally caught up with your final answer but how correct is it- yes that’s the real question!

According to the experts, the correct answer is B! In case you’re wondering why, well it has to do with pretty simple logic. The pencil’s tip is actually more curved towards the bottom end which is the reason why option B’s blue portion lies towards a lower level when compared to others.