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Solve 24 divided by 6 plus 3 times 4 using the correct order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 16.
Here is why
- Divide first: 24 divided by 6 equals 4.
- Multiply next: 3 times 4 equals 12.
- Add the results: 4 plus 12 equals 16.
Why people miss it
Reading straight across can feel natural, but division and multiplication must be completed before addition.
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