Most people get it wrong

At the same time, even the most basic math can be forgotten when you don’t practice. With that in mind, we could leave the regular puzzles aside for a second to try to refresh the basic skills you learned back in school.

For this problem, it’s essential to remember the order of operations while having a good eye for detail. It’s not an easy task, and according to most sites online, most people get it wrong on their first try.

Can you figure out the solution?

8 = 56
7 = 42
6 = 30
5 = 20
3 = ?

Time to use that head of yours.

Yeah, it’s not that simple, but as I said, not even 50% get it right at first.

Can you solve the math problem?

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ANSWER:
The answer is 6.

Let’s find the rule:

Check if the pattern is: number × (number – 1)

8 × 7 = 56

7 × 6 = 42

6 × 5 = 30

5 × 4 = 20

So the pattern is: n × (n – 1)

Now apply the same rule to 3:

3 × (3 – 1) = 3 × 2 = 6

Final Answer: 6

Did you get either of these answers the first time you tried it?

Just 1 In 10 People Can Pass This Math Test. Can You?
Give your brain some training by trying to solve this math test. Are you smart enough to ace this question without looking up the answer? Don’t underestimate it, most people will get it wrong in the beginning! If you get stuck, you can scroll down to check out the answer. Are you up for the challenge? Go for it!

Can you get it right?

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RESULT
Solution explained:

The rule is: multiplication/division before addition/subtraction.
Hence, first calculate 4 times 2 = 8.
Then add 5. So, 8 + 5 = 13

Did you get it right without looking?