This math puzzle looks simple, but the order of operations matters.
The expression is:
2 + 4 × 0 + 3
Multiplication comes first:
4 × 0 = 0
Now add what remains:
2 + 0 + 3 = 5
The ×0 only affects the 4, not the whole expression.
Answer: 5.
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