Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 96 – 8(5 + 6) = ? The trick is following the order of operations, not rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 8.
Here is why
- 5 + 6 = 11
- 8 x 11 = 88
- 96 – 88 = 8
Why people miss it
Many people miss this because they add or subtract too soon. Multiplication, division, and parentheses must be handled first.
What answer did you get before checking?
