This quick math puzzle looks simple, but it still catches people who ignore the order of operations.
The expression is:
4 × 4 + 4 ÷ 4
Multiplication and division must be completed before addition. So first calculate:
4 × 4 = 16
4 ÷ 4 = 1
Now add the two results:
16 + 1 = 17
So the correct answer is 17.
A common mistake is to work strictly from left to right without respecting operation priority. That can produce the wrong result even though the numbers are very easy.
Answer: 17.
These short equations are a good reminder that the basic rules matter more than speed.
