Are You Smart

Math puzzles are a great way to sharpen your logic and problem-solving skills, but some problems can be more challenging than they seem. One such problem is: 48 ÷ 8(14 − 8). Many people make mistakes due to misunderstanding the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), misinterpreting implied multiplication, or incorrectly prioritizing division over multiplication. According to PEMDAS, you must first solve inside the parentheses, then perform multiplication and division from left to right—not one before the other.

Solving step-by-step:
First, calculate 14 − 8 = 6, so the expression becomes 48 ÷ 8(6). Some interpret this as 48 ÷ 8 × 6, which leads to 6 × 6 = 36. However, because the 8 is directly next to the parentheses, it implies multiplication: 8(6), making it 48 ÷ (8 × 6). That simplifies to 48 ÷ 48 = 1. The correct answer is 1, and this shows how critical it is to understand notation and operation order. If you got it right, great job! If not, keep practicing—you’ll improve your skills over time.