This math riddle looks simple, but the wording is what makes it tricky.
The question says:
“If you divide 110 by half and add 13, what do you get?”
The key phrase is “divide by half.”
Dividing by one-half is the same as multiplying by 2.
So:
110 ÷ 1/2 = 220
Then add 13:
220 + 13 = 233
So the correct answer is:
233
A common mistake is to think “divide by half” means divide 110 into two equal parts, which would give 55. But mathematically, dividing by 1/2 doubles the number.
Answer: 233.
Did you get it right on your first try?
