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, I thought 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 also 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?
Time to use that head of yours.
Yeah, it’s actually not that simple, but as I said, not even 50% get it right at first.
Can you solve the math test?
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ANSWER:
Here is the solution
Below we’ll show you the answer.
You are completely correct if… one of your answers was 40!
First problem: 1 + 4 = 5
Second problem: 2 + 5 (adding the previous sum, 5) = 12
Third problem: 3 + 9 (adding the previous sum, 12) = 21
Fourth problem: 8 + 11 (adding the previous sum, 21) = 40
But, what’s the other answer?!
Are you ready?
The 2nd answer is revealed to be… 96!
First problem: 1 x 4 + 1 = 5
Second problem: 2 x 5 + 2 = 12
Third problem: 3 x 6 + 3 = 21
Fourth problem: 8 x 11 + 8 = 96
Did you solve both answers? If you did, please let us know! How long did it take?
