This math riddle looks easy, but the order of operations decides the answer.
The expression is:
14 + 6 × 0 + 1
Multiplication comes first:
6 × 0 = 0
Now complete the addition:
14 + 0 + 1 = 15
The ×0 may look like it wipes out everything, but it only applies to the 6.
Answer: 15.
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