Answer: Order of Operations Math Puzzle

Did you get it right?

Solve 210 / (14 + 7) + 9 x 2 using the usual order of operations.

The Answer

The correct answer is: The answer is 28..

Here is why

  • 14 + 7 = 21.
  • 210 / 21 = 10.
  • 9 x 2 = 18.
  • 10 + 18 = 28.

Why people miss it

Doing the addition before multiplication or skipping the brackets changes the result.

What answer did you get before checking?