Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 72 – 6(8 + 3) = ? The trick is following the order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 6.
Here is why
- 8 + 3 = 11
- 6 x 11 = 66
- 72 – 66 = 6
Why people miss it
Many people subtract too early. Parentheses and multiplication must be solved before the final subtraction.
What answer did you get before checking?
