"Addition of Ten Ten-Digit Numbers": 14-Year-Old Sets a New World Record in Mental Arithmetic in Paderborn
A Talented Young Mind
In an impressive display of mental prowess, a 14-year-old from Paderborn, Germany, has set a new world record in mental arithmetic. Luka Kania's remarkable achievement involved adding ten ten-digit numbers in a mere 10.35 seconds, breaking the previous record by a significant margin.
The Event Details
Organized by the Paderborn-Höxter district association of the German Association for Mathematics, the event saw Luka participating in a series of mental arithmetic challenges. The highlight of the competition was the "Addition of Ten Ten-Digit Numbers" category, where Luka had to add ten numbers each consisting of ten digits.
The Challenge
The task required extreme concentration and lightning-fast calculations. Luka had to add numbers like 234,567,891,987 + 345,678,910,123 + 456,789,123,456 and so on, for a total of ten numbers.
Behind the Record
Luka's remarkable achievement showcased his exceptional mathematical abilities and years of dedicated practice. He trains regularly under the guidance of his father, a mathematics teacher, and has a passion for solving complex mathematical problems.
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