What Number Corresponds to Eyeliner in This Brainteaser?

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The discussion centers around a brainteaser from the Daily Express, which involves determining the numerical value assigned to "EYELINER" based on a pattern related to cosmetics. The numbers associated with various cosmetics are given, and the challenge is to find the value for EYELINER. After some deliberation, it is revealed that the answer is 51, derived from the use of Roman numerals. The breakdown shows that MASCARA equals 1100 (M+C), CONCEALER equals 250 (C+C+L), LIPSTICK equals 152 (L+I+I+C), LIPGLOSS equals 101 (L+I+L), and EYELINER equals 51 (L+I). The discussion highlights the confusion around the brainteaser and the importance of understanding Roman numerals to solve it.
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Hello all, i found a menser teaser in the daily express, this is the first Menser teaser where i can not find any connection between anything.


The order of the number for various cosmetics are as shown. What number is EYELINER?

MASCARA-1100
CONCEALER-250
LIPSTICK-152
LIPGLOSS-101
EYELINER-?

I don't know the answer to this brainteaser and i could not find it on the internet, if anyone has any ideas about how the hell this brainteaser works please post them.

Thanks for any replies :wink:
 
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EYELINER is 51.
 
Roman numerals?

M+C = 1100
C+C+L = 250
L+I+I+C = 152
L+I+L = 101
L+I = 51
 
OOOOOOOOH, sadly I've never done Roman numerals, well done and thanks for helping.
 
Hey, i have no idea about brainteaser works. So, try to find out and solve confusion.
Thanks
 

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