This quick math puzzle looks simple, but the multiplication by zero can easily catch people who answer too fast.
The expression is:
2 + 1 × 0 + 6
To solve it correctly, use the standard order of operations. Multiplication must be completed before addition, so start with 1 × 0 = 0.
The expression now becomes:
2 + 0 + 6
Complete the remaining addition from left to right:
2 + 6 = 8
So the correct answer is 8.
A common mistake is adding 2 + 1 first and then multiplying, while another mistake is assuming that the ×0 makes the whole expression equal zero. Only the number directly being multiplied by zero becomes zero.
Answer: 8. Did you get it right on your first try?
