Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve 36 – 6 x 4 + 8 = ? without rushing past the multiplication sign.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 20.
Here is why
- Do multiplication before addition and subtraction.
- First solve 6 x 4 = 24.
- Then calculate left to right: 36 – 24 + 8 = 12 + 8 = 20.
Why people miss it
Many people read straight across and subtract 6 first. The small trap is the multiplication sign in the middle.
What answer did you get before checking?
