Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks you to solve 90 – 5 x (4 + 8). The trick is following parentheses and multiplication before subtraction.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 30.
Here is why
- First solve the parentheses: 4 + 8 = 12.
- Then multiply: 5 x 12 = 60.
- Finally subtract: 90 – 60 = 30.
Why people miss it
Many people subtract too early. The parentheses and multiplication must be completed before the final subtraction.
What answer did you get before checking?
