- Parentheses
- Exhibitors
- Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
A simple calculation can quickly become complicated if we forget to first solve the multiplications before the additions.
The dividing enigma
Here is the puzzle statement:
2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 22 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 22 + 2 × 0 + 2 = ?
On social media, this calculation has sparked heated debate. Some give answers like 44, others 60 , and it’s not uncommon to see completely bizarre answers. So why all the confusion?
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