The expression 12 ÷ 3 + 12 × 0 + 3 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
Complete division and multiplication first:
12 ÷ 3 = 4
12 × 0 = 0
The equation becomes:
4 + 0 + 3
Now add the remaining numbers:
4 + 3 = 7
The correct answer is 7.
Many people get this puzzle wrong because they begin adding before completing the division and multiplication.


