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Doing the Math on the New York Times Candy Quiz Offer

Lehan Edirisinghe

A New York Times candy quiz sparked a quick price check on a $0.25 intro offer. The math landed at $6.50 for six months

The screenshot shows a webpage from The New York Times website, featuring an interactive article titled "Test Your Candy I.Q." The headline is prominently displayed on the right side of the image. The article invites readers to test their knowledge about sweets with a themed quiz, suitable for the Halloween season. The article is written by Alice Callahan, with photography and video by Tony Cenicola, dated October 27, 2023. On the left side of the image, there's a colorful array of various candy brands, including recognizable ones like Reese's, Skittles, Nerds, Butterfinger, and Twizzlers. The candies are scattered across a white background, creating a vibrant, enticing visual that aligns with the playful, festive theme of Halloween. The assortment includes lollipops and small, wrapped candies, contributing to the lively and engaging composition. The text also mentions a subscription offer for The New York Times, providing information about pricing and access. Various interactive buttons are shown underneath the article title, allowing readers to engage further with the content.

12:30 p.m. (e)

This $0.25 is a good deal for NY Times

For 6 months

52 weeks / 2 = 26 weeks x $0.25 = $6.50 bucks

And

This IQ test on candy for free to read

Let's all do it to see