Viral Math Puzzle: 40 + 40 × 0 + 1 = ? Only Smart People Get It Right

This tricky math question is going viral because it catches almost everyone off guard.

The equation is: 40 + 40 × 0 + 1 = ?

The correct answer is B) 41

You have to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS): Do multiplication first.

So 40 × 0 = 0, then 40 + 0 + 1 = 41.

If you answered 1 or 82, you probably added left to right without doing multiplication first.

Did you get it right? Drop your answer (A, B, or C) in the comments and tag a friend who needs to try it!

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