The number of the parking space covered by the car is 87.

Why It's 87

This is a classic lateral-thinking puzzle that went viral a few years back (often attributed to a Hong Kong primary school entrance exam). The trick isn't mathematical—it's perspective :

  • The visible numbers appear as: 16, 06, 68, 88, __, 98.
  • If you simply flip the image upside down (or view it from the driver's perspective entering the spot), the sequence reads logically as: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.
  • The missing number in that sequential order is clearly 87.

Key Takeaway: The puzzle tests your ability to look at a problem from a different angle rather than applying complex calculations.

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