Did you get it right?
This arithmetic puzzle asks: 90 – 5(7 + 9) = ? The trick is solving the parentheses and multiplication first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 10.
Here is why
- 7 + 9 = 16
- 5 x 16 = 80
- 90 – 80 = 10
Why people miss it
Many people rush through the subtraction. Parentheses and multiplication must come first.
What answer did you get before checking?