Today’s math puzzle asks you to solve 150 + 20 × 0 + 4 = ? without a calculator. The image also claims “Answer is not 154,” but that headline is misleading.
What is the correct answer?
The mathematically correct answer is 154.
How to solve it step by step
Under the standard order of operations, multiplication comes before addition. Start with 20 × 0 = 0.
Substitute the result into the expression: 150 + 0 + 4. Add the remaining values: 150 + 0 + 4 = 154.
Why does the picture say it’s not 154?
The picture’s claim does not match the equation printed below it. There isn’t another answer under ordinary arithmetic rules. A multiplication by zero removes only that product; it doesn’t remove the 150 or the final 4.
If your answer was 154, you were correct. It’s always better to check the expression itself than trust a bold “answer is not” headline above it.
Try asking a friend to explain each step. Following the rule is more important than guessing a number.
