This quick math challenge tests whether you apply the standard order of operations correctly.
The expression is 16 ÷ 4 + 8. Division is performed before addition, so begin with 16 ÷ 4.
16 ÷ 4 = 4. Then add 8.
4 + 8 = 12.
Answer: 12.
There are no hidden tricks in this one. The only important step is doing the division first. If you reached 12 without using a calculator, you followed the correct order.
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