A simple-looking math problem is once again dividing the internet—and most people are getting it wrong.
The expression 60 ÷ 2(3 + 7) has gone viral across social media, sparking heated debates in comment sections everywhere. At first glance, it seems straightforward. But the confusion comes from how people interpret the order of operations.
Let’s break it down correctly. First, solve what’s inside the parentheses:
3 + 7 = 10
Now the equation becomes:
60 ÷ 2 × 10
Here’s where most people slip up. Multiplication and division must be solved from left to right, not based on which “looks grouped.” So:
60 ÷ 2 = 30
30 × 10 = 300
That means the correct answer is 300.
Many people mistakenly multiply 2 × 10 first and get 3, but that’s not how standard math rules (PEMDAS/BODMAS) work.
Problems like this go viral because they challenge how we think we remember math. It’s not about difficulty—it’s about precision.
So… did you get it right?
