Answer: 72 Divided by 8 Plus 6 Times 3

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The equation is 72 / 8 + 6 x 3.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 27.

Here is why

1. Complete division and multiplication first: 72 / 8 = 9 and 6 x 3 = 18.
2. The equation becomes 9 + 18.
3. Add the two results to get 27.

Why people miss it

Working straight across changes the result. Division and multiplication must be completed before addition.

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