Answer: The September 1 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

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Answer: The September 1 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: 84..

Here is why

  1. 15 + 9 = 24.
  2. 720 / 24 = 30.
  3. 9 x 6 = 54.
  4. 30 + 54 = 84.

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