Solve the math problem – without a calculator
Okay, to the challenge.
Below we see a picture with a math problem.
Can you solve it without a calculator – what answer will you come up with?
How was it? Take your time and concentrate! Below you will see the correct answer.
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Here is the solution to this math problem
The answer is 104.
Why is 104 the correct answer? You might ask.
For starters, we have to calculate the multiplication, 25 x 0, which becomes 0.
Then we have the number 50 + 50 – 0 + 2 + 2 which is 104.
So again, the answer is 104.
Did you get it right? Congratulations on that case!
Most adults fail this simple math test – but can you figure out the right answer?
Can you figure out the solution for this mathematics quiz – without a calculator?
Okay, now onto the challenge itself.
In the picture below, we see a mathematics problem made for middle schoolers.
The challenge: do you think you could solve it without a calculator?
Remember the order of operations. What part should you solve first?
Think about it carefully so you answer correctly!
To help you along, we’ve provided 3 solutions.
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Below the next picture, you will find the correct answer.
ANSWER:
The correct answer is A: 61.
Why is that?
Well, first of all, we have to start by solving the multiplication, 60 x 0, which will be 0.
So this leaves us with 60 + 0 + 1 and so, it becomes quite easy to see that the correct answer is 61.
But if you forget you must always start with the multiplication, then it gets tricky!
Did you solve the problem correctly? Congratulations to you!
