Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 60 – 5(4 + 7) = ? The trick is following the order of operations, not rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 5.
Here is why
- 4 + 7 = 11
- 5 x 11 = 55
- 60 – 55 = 5
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?
