Mirrors can turn two people into a dozen reflections—so how many girls are really seated here? In this mind-bending puzzle, many rush to count every face they see, only to be fooled by back-and-forth reflections. We’ll guide you through the key steps: identifying the mirror positions, isolating real subjects from their duplicates, and avoiding the common trap of tallying reflections. By the end, you’ll know exactly how many genuine girls are present—and why the rest are mere images. Ready to test your perception? Dive in, spot the real number, and explain your method in the comments!

Only 1% Get This Right!

Think you’re part of the elite 1% who can crack this mirror maze? Take a look at the image below and answer:

“How many girls are there?”

It seems like dozens—but the truth is far more deceptive. Ready for the reveal?

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Common Pitfalls: Why Most Answers Are Wrong

• Counting Reflections as People: Many quickly tally every visible face, oblivious to multiple mirrors.
• Ignoring Mirror Placement: Overlooking that two mirrors face each other, multiplying reflections endlessly.
• Rushing the Scan: A hurried glance fails to distinguish between reflections and actual figures.

To avoid these traps, focus on who’s between the mirrors—not inside them.

Step-by-Step Solution: Unraveling the Mirror Illusion

Identify Mirror Positions:

• There’s a vertical mirror on the left wall and another on the right, facing each other.

Spot the True Subjects:

• Look for the girls who stand outside the reflections.
• One is seated closer to the left mirror (you see her directly).
• The other sits nearer the right mirror.

Exclude the Infinite Reflections:

• All other “girls” are simply reflections bouncing between the two mirrors.

Count the Real Girls:

• Only 2 actual girls are present. Every other image is a mirrored duplicate.

Join the Conversation: Share Your Count!

Did you nail it with 2, or did you find yourself counting 10, 12, or even more? Drop your answer and your thought process in the comments below. And if you love puzzles that challenge perception, explore more of our brain-teasers—each one hones your attention to detail and trains your mind to see beyond illusions. Happy puzzling!