Question

Given below are ten pieces of a puzzle. When arranged correctly they form a four-digit number. What is the number formed after the correct arrangement?

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 8563

Step 1: Classify the fragments by curvature and edges.
Scan the ten pieces and sort them visually: 

• Full inner-and-outer arcs (tight “C/())” curves) that can close into loops.
• Semi-circular outer arcs with a flat cut—useful for the top/bottom of 5 or the belly of 6.
• Pairs of opposing arcs that can meet to form two stacked loops—signature of 8.

Keeping line thickness and arc radius consistent helps determine which pieces belong together. 

Step 2: Build the only digit with two closed loops (8).
Among the pieces, two complementary “C”-shaped pairs match top–bottom and left–right to close into two loops of equal thickness.
These four pieces assemble uniquely into an 8. 

Step 3: Form the remaining single-loop digits.
From the leftover pieces, identify:

• (a) 5: a top half-arc and a lower bowl arc separated by a gap, with a short flat/straight segment cutting the right side—these pieces join to make a clear “5” silhouette.
• (b) 6: a large outer arc with an interior curl that closes toward the bottom-right—these curves lock to make a “6”.
• (c) 3: two open opposing arcs (upper and lower) that do not close on the left edge—combining them yields a “3”.

Step 4: Determine the left-to-right order.
Place the four constructed digits so neighboring edges of fragments align smoothly (no rotation needed). The natural joins of the backgrounds and the continuity of stroke thickness fix the order as: \[ 8 \ 5 \ 6 \ 3 \] Hence, the four-digit number is 8563. 

The correct answer is 8563.