Brain Teaser IQ Test: What's Your Answer? a) 0 b) -2 or c) 3
Test your IQ with this tricky brain teaser! Solve the math puzzle: 16 − 16 ÷ 2 − 2. What's your answer? a) 0, b) -2, or c) 3. Can you get it right?
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Updated Nov 16, 2024
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Brain Teaser IQ Test: Can You Solve It?
This brain teaser is a mathematical puzzle designed to test your understanding of the order of operations. Let's break it down:
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What is the result of the following expression? 16 − 16 ÷ 2 − 2
Options:
a) 0
b) -2
c) 3
Hint: Use the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule
- Parentheses/Brackets
- Exponents/Orders
- Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
How to Solve This Puzzle?
Start with division first: 16÷2=8.
Rewrite the equation: 16−8−2.
Proceed with subtraction from left to right: 16−8=8, 8−2=6.
Answer: Option c) 6.
Challenge your friends! Share this puzzle and see how many get it right. Many people forget to apply the correct order of operations.
