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Solve 315 / (18 + 17) + 8 x 4 using the usual order of operations.

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The Answer

The answer is 41.

Here is why

  1. 18 + 17 = 35.
  2. 315 / 35 = 9.
  3. 8 x 4 = 32.
  4. 9 + 32 = 41.

Why people miss it

Skipping the brackets or adding before multiplying changes the result.

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