Answer: 252 Divided by 14 Plus 6 Times 7

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The equation is 252 / (10 + 4) + 6 x 7.

Answer: 252 Divided by 14 Plus 6 Times 7

The Answer

The correct answer is: 60.

Here is why

  1. Finish the parentheses first: 10 + 4 = 14.
  2. Then divide: 252 / 14 = 18.
  3. Then multiply: 6 x 7 = 42.
  4. Add the two results: 18 + 42 = 60.

Why people miss it

The common mistake is adding too early instead of doing the parentheses, division, and multiplication in order.

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