Do not let this quick math puzzle trick you: 210 + 50 × 0 + 3 = ? The image says that the answer is not 213, but is that actually true?
Follow the order of operations
Multiplication comes before addition. So first calculate 50 × 0, which equals 0. The expression is then 210 + 0 + 3.
The correct answer
210 + 0 + 3 = 213. That means 213 really is the mathematically correct answer, even though the headline on the image says otherwise.
This is a good reminder not to let a bold claim override the rules of arithmetic. Always calculate the equation for yourself. Did you trust the image’s headline, or did you get 213 right away?
