This quick math puzzle asks you to solve 2 + 2 × 0 + 3. The numbers are simple, but the order of operations determines the correct result.
The correct answer is 5.
Multiplication must be done before addition, so begin with 2 × 0 = 0. The expression then becomes:
2 + 0 + 3 = 5.
A common mistake is to work straight from left to right and ignore the multiplication rule. That can lead to a different answer, but it does not follow standard arithmetic conventions.
These short puzzles are popular because they look almost too easy, which makes people rush. If you got 5, you followed the correct order of operations.
