Even if it’s been years since you were in school, refreshing your memory with a brain teaser can be fun and beneficial. Test Your Math Skills How confident are you in your math abilities? Sometimes, a seemingly simple problem can challenge you and reveal how much you’ve forgotten from your school days. The Viral Math Problem, This math problem has gone viral because it stumps so many people. They think they have the right answer, only to realize they got it wrong. Are you ready for the challenge?
Problem: 6 ÷ 2 (1+2) = ?
Solving the Puzzle
At first glance, this problem seems basic. However, the key is knowing the order of operations: parentheses, multiplication, and division. Many people struggle with which calculation to do first.
When I first saw this puzzle, I found it tricky. However, the solution became obvious once I learned the correct method from the video below. The Correct Answer What do you think the answer is? At first glance, you might arrive at one number, but the correct solution may surprise you. Share your experience in the comments section, and don’t forget to pass this brain teaser along to friends and family!