This quick math puzzle looks simple, but the multiplication by zero is where people often make a mistake.
The expression is:
1 + 1 + 2 × 0
To solve it correctly, follow the standard order of operations. Multiplication comes before addition.
Start with:
2 × 0 = 0
Now the expression becomes:
1 + 1 + 0
Then complete the addition:
1 + 1 = 2
So the correct answer is:
2
A common mistake is to add everything from left to right before doing the multiplication. Others see the ×0 and think the entire expression becomes zero.
But only the 2 is multiplied by zero.
Answer: 2.
Did you get it right on your first try?
