Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 84 – 6(7 + 6) = ? The trick is following the order of operations, not rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 6.
Here is why
- 7 + 6 = 13
- 6 x 13 = 78
- 84 – 78 = 6
Why people miss it
Many people miss this because they add or subtract too soon. Multiplication, division, and parentheses must be handled first.
What answer did you get before checking?
