Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 42 – 6(3 + 2) = ? The trick is following the order of operations instead of rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 12.
Here is why
- 3 + 2 = 5
- 6 x 5 = 30
- 42 – 30 = 12
Why people miss it
Many people subtract too early. Parentheses and multiplication must be handled before the final subtraction.
What answer did you get before checking?
