Viral Math Puzzle: 25 – 6 × 3 = ? Most People Get It Wrong

This math problem is tricking a lot of people: 25 – 6 × 3 = ?

The key is to follow the correct order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). Multiplication comes before subtraction.

Here’s the correct solution:

•  First, do the multiplication: 6 × 3 = 18

•  Then solve the subtraction: 25 – 18 = 7

Many people solve it left to right and get 57, but that’s incorrect.

Did you get 7? Drop your answer below!

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