It might be the end of the weekend but the fun should never stop at Small Joys.
We are back in action with another viral riddle that’s causing a stir online. Do you think you can rise to the challenge and figure this one out?
This time around it’s a test of your IQ and we’re seeing if you paid attention to the math teacher in school or not.
This viral mather equation is leaving the internet divided because of a simple reason. And that has to do with the fact that there are possibly two answers.
Yes, readers cannot agree on a simple answer. Hence, we want you to put your mind to the test and figure out if you can get it right.
It’s one of those mind-boggling sums that seems so easy at first glance but if you work hard, you can do it.
Now we’re giving you a minute to solve it, it’s quite a lot but we want you to get it right.
Scroll down below for the right answer.
Here’s the correct way to solve 8 ÷ 2(2 + 2) =?
First, add the numbers in the parentheses.
8 ÷ 2(4) = ?
Now, do the multiplication and division from left to right.
8 ÷ 2(4) = 4(4) = 16.
Was that your solution too? If yes, great job! You deserve a pat on that back!