This money puzzle is simple once the wording is read carefully. You start with $300, remove half, and then add $30.
The answer is $180.
Half of $300 is $150. Removing that amount leaves you with $150. Then you add $30, giving a final total of $180.
The calculation is: $300 − $150 + $30 = $180.
These puzzles often feel harder than they are because phrases such as “remove half” can make people rush or interpret the wording differently. In ordinary arithmetic, removing half of $300 means subtracting $150 from the original amount. After that, the final addition is straightforward. The key is to complete each instruction in order and keep track of what remains after every step.
