Answer: The September 4 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

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Answer: The September 4 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: 78..

Here is why

  1. 20 + 12 = 32.
  2. 960 / 32 = 30.
  3. 12 x 4 = 48.
  4. 30 + 48 = 78.

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