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July 30, 2026

The Classic Math Puzzle Most Adults Get Wrong

A simple arithmetic problem designed for primary school children is stumping a surprising number of adults online. The challenge, which requires no calculator, tests whether you still remember one of the most fundamental rules taught in early mathematics education: the order of operations.

Handwritten arithmetic problem on school notebook paper with pencil
Illustration © @rirevip

The puzzle making the rounds is described as a classic math problem, the kind routinely given to children in primary school. Despite its apparent simplicity, it has proven surprisingly…

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