Did you get it right?
This quick math puzzle asks you to solve 21 + 21 x 0 + 21 without reaching for a calculator.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 42.
Here is why
- Multiplication comes before addition.
- 21 x 0 equals 0.
- Then 21 + 0 + 21 equals 42.
Why people miss it
Many people add from left to right and forget that multiplication has to be handled first.
What answer did you get before checking?
