Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 45 / 5 + 4 x 6 – 2. The division and multiplication come before the final subtraction.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 31..
Here is why
- Do the division first: 45 / 5 = 9.
- Do the multiplication: 4 x 6 = 24.
- Then combine the rest: 9 + 24 – 2 = 31.
Why people miss it
The expression has several steps, so it is easy to add or subtract before handling the division and multiplication.
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