Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve 50 – (8 + 6) x 2 = ? without missing the parentheses.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 22.
Here is why
- Solve the parentheses first: 8 + 6 = 14.
- Then multiply: 14 x 2 = 28.
- Finally subtract: 50 – 28 = 22.
Why people miss it
Many people rush into subtraction. The parentheses change the order, and that is the sign people miss.
What answer did you get before checking?
