Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 48 / (4 + 2) + 5 = ?. Take your time and use the order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 13..
Here is why
- Solve the brackets first: 4 + 2 equals 6.
- Then 48 / 6 equals 8.
- Finally, 8 + 5 equals 13.
Why people miss it
The brackets are the trap. If you rush past them, the answer changes.
What answer did you get before checking?
