Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 8 + 24 / 3 = ?. The trick is to slow down and follow the order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 16..
Here is why
- Work inside parentheses first if there are any.
- Do division and multiplication before addition or subtraction.
- Following those rules gives 16.
Why people miss it
Many people read the problem from left to right too quickly and choose the tempting first answer.
What answer did you get before checking?
