Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve 18 + 6 / 3 x 2 = ? without rushing the order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 22.
Here is why
- Do division first: 6 / 3 = 2.
- Then multiply: 2 x 2 = 4.
- Finally add: 18 + 4 = 22.
Why people miss it
Many people read straight across and add before handling division and multiplication. The order matters.
What answer did you get before checking?