Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 4 x (10 – 3). The brackets must be handled first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 28..
Here is why
- Solve inside the brackets first: 10 – 3 = 7.
- Then multiply: 4 x 7.
- 4 x 7 = 28.
Why people miss it
The trap is answering too quickly before checking the brackets.
What answer did you get before checking?