Answer: The September 3 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

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Answer: The September 3 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: 85..

Here is why

  1. 18 + 12 = 30.
  2. 900 / 30 = 30.
  3. 11 x 5 = 55.
  4. 30 + 55 = 85.

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