Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks you to solve 6 + 6 x 5. The trick is remembering the correct order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 36.
Here is why
- Multiplication comes before addition.
- First solve 6 x 5 = 30.
- Then add the remaining 6: 6 + 30 = 36.
Why people miss it
Many people read the expression from left to right and get 60. The multiplication step must happen before the addition.
What answer did you get before checking?
