hit counter html code

Are You Smart Enough to Solve This Math Problem?

Can you figure out the correct solution?

Here is the challenge, in the picture below.

At the top of the picture, we see the math problem and then two possible answers.

Which solution do you think is the correct one?

How did you come up with it?

Take your time and think about it so you can find the correct solution for the math problem.

Done? Below you can check if you picked the right number!

ANSWER:

The correct answer

The answer is 1.

Why is 1 the correct answer?

Based on the Order of Operations mnemonic (BODMAS for UK or PEMDAS for the US). When talking about solving the Brackets/Parentheses it means not just solving what is inside the brackets but also any factors directly attached to those brackets/parentheses. Without a multiplication symbol in the original question, the factor outside the brackets must be calculated as part of the Brackets/Parentheses stage and not as part of the later Multiplication/Division stage (using left to right). This “Implicit Multiplication” (aka Multiplication by Juxtaposition) has higher precedence than normal Multiplication.

48 ÷ 8(14 – 8) =
48 ÷ 8(6) =
48 ÷ 48 =
1

Again, the correct answer is 1. The 8 is directly attached to the (14 – 8) and must be calculated as part of that term in the equation.

Wrong Answer

Here is the wrong answer, even though it correctly did what is inside the brackets/parentheses first:

48 ÷ 8(14 – 8) =
48 ÷ 8(6) =
48 ÷ 8 x 6 =
6 x 6 =
36

You might ask why this is wrong.

The reason is that 8(6) is NOT THE SAME as 8 x 6 even if both are equal to 48.

If the challenge question asked was stated as 48 ÷ 8 x (14 – 8) = ?, I would happily agree that the answer is 36, but that is not the question as there is no multiplication symbol before the brackets/parentheses.

Did you pick the correct number? Congratulations!

K

Related Posts

I Discovered Hotel Receipts in My Husband’s Car, Uncovering a Heartbreaking Secret—Karma Had Its Way

Chapter 1: The Discovery For years, Derek and I had lived what seemed like the perfect life. We had built a home, raised two wonderful kids, and,…

“Pretty Little Baby” singer Connie Francis passes away aged 87

Singer Connie Francis passed away at age 87. The singer was popular throughout her life, with her song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ from 1962 gaining virality in recent months…

Schumer Used Hours-Long Tactic To Delay ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Vote

Senate Democrats’ tactics to delay proceedings have concluded, yet Senate Republicans are still not close to casting a final vote on President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.”…

Heartbreaking way Princess Charlotte learned about grandma Diana

Princess Charlotte and the Echoes of Diana: A Resemblance Noticed by Many Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and Princess Catherine, has drawn attention for her…

K9 Dog Barked at a Painting — Then They Opened the Wall and Found Something Unimaginable…

In a quaint neighborhood, a strange incident unfolded that left everyone in disbelief. It all began when a trained K9 dog, known for its sharp senses, started…

Store Worker’s Corpse Found Trapped Between Shelves 10 Years After Being Missing

Missing Individual Located After 10 Years Behind Supermarket Shelves A long-standing missing persons case has reached a resolution in a shocking and sorrowful manner. The remains of…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *