Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve 48 – (9 x 3) + 6 = ? without missing the parentheses and signs.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 27.
Here is why
- Solve inside the parentheses first: 9 x 3 = 27.
- Then subtract: 48 – 27 = 21.
- Finally add 6: 21 + 6 = 27.
Why people miss it
Many people rush from left to right or overlook the parentheses. That one small grouping changes the path to the answer.
What answer did you get before checking?
