The math puzzle “4 + 4 × 4 ÷ 4” has been confusing thousands of people online because many forget the correct order of operations. While it looks simple, solving it correctly requires following PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).
Start by performing multiplication and division from left to right. First, calculate 4 × 4 = 16. Next, divide 16 by 4 to get 4. Finally, add the remaining numbers: 4 + 4 = 8.
The correct answer is 8.
These quick math puzzles are a fun way to sharpen your mental arithmetic and test whether you remember the order of operations. They’re also popular on social media because a small mistake can lead to completely different answers, creating lively discussions in the comments.
