This quick math puzzle looks easy, but the multiplication by zero is where many people get caught.
The expression is:
7 + 2 × 0 + 5
To solve it correctly, follow the standard order of operations. Multiplication comes before addition.
Start with:
2 × 0 = 0
Now the expression becomes:
7 + 0 + 5
Then complete the remaining addition:
7 + 5 = 12
So the correct answer is:
12
A common mistake is to work from left to right and add 7 + 2 first. Others see the ×0 and assume the entire equation becomes zero. But only the 2 is being multiplied by zero.
That tiny detail is what makes this simple-looking puzzle surprisingly easy to misread.
Answer: 12.
Did you get 12 on your first try?
