Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 48 / 4 + 12 x 2 = ? The trick is following the order of operations, not rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 36.
Here is why
- 48 / 4 = 12
- 12 x 2 = 24
- 12 + 24 = 36
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?
