Can You Solve This Tricky Maths Puzzle?

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GM quizzers! 👋 I love a good maths puzzle, especially the ones that seem simple but sneakily make you pause and think twice. So here’s one that recently had me scratching my head: 12 + 6 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2. I’ve seen similar pop up in quizzes and online lately, and I thought, why not share one here? Let me know what you think, I’m curious to see how many get this spot-on first time! 🔢

Question: What is the value of: 12 + 6 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2 = ?

a) 34

b) 30

c) 28

d) 25

Answer: c) 28

This question tests whether you know the order of operations, often remembered as BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction). The key thing is: Multiplication and division always come before addition and subtraction. And they’re done left to right.

1. First, multiply:
   6 × 3 = 18
2. Then divide:
   4 ÷ 2 = 2
3. Now the expression becomes:
   12 + 18 – 2
4. ✅ Final Answer:
   28

Of course, if the expression had included brackets, like 12 + (6 × 3) – (4 ÷ 2), the intended order would’ve been crystal clear. But without them, it’s all about knowing your BODMAS!

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