Answer: 504 Divided by (9 + 5) Plus 8 Times 6

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Solve 504 / (9 + 5) + 8 x 6 using the order of operations.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 84.

Here is why

1. Parentheses first: 9 + 5 = 14.
2. Divide: 504 / 14 = 36.
3. Multiply: 8 x 6 = 48.
4. Add: 36 + 48 = 84.

Why people miss it

Dividing before finishing the parentheses produces the wrong result.

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