Answer: 12 + 12 / 6 + 12

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This puzzle uses division in the middle of a simple-looking addition problem.

Answer: 12 + 12 / 6 + 12

The Answer

The correct answer is: 26.

Here is why

  1. Do the division first: 12 / 6 = 2.
  2. Then add: 12 + 2 + 12.
  3. The final answer is 26.

Why people miss it

The expression looks like it should be added straight across, but the division changes the middle value.

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