Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 110 – 8(9 + 4) = ? The trick is following the order of operations, not rushing from left to right.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 6.
Here is why
- 9 + 4 = 13
- 8 x 13 = 104
- 110 – 104 = 6
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?
