Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 24 / 6 + 5 without using a calculator. The division comes before the addition.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 9..
Here is why
- Do the division first: 24 / 6 = 4.
- Then add 5.
- 4 + 5 = 9.
Why people miss it
Some people read left-to-right too quickly or rush the chalkboard problem, but division still comes before addition.
What answer did you get before checking?
