Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve 30 – 6 x 3 + 4. The multiplication has to be handled before the subtraction and addition.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 16..
Here is why
- Do the multiplication first: 6 x 3 = 18.
- Now the problem is 30 – 18 + 4.
- 30 – 18 = 12, and 12 + 4 = 16.
Why people miss it
Many people move straight from left to right and subtract 6 first, but multiplication must be done before addition or subtraction.
What answer did you get before checking?
