Mathematical puzzle from social media sparked debate: can you solve the problem in 30 seconds.

According to ТСН: At first glance, a simple mathematical problem created significant confusion among network users, proving to be more complex than expected.

The puzzle was published on social media by user BholanathDutta, and it quickly became the subject of lively discussions in the comments regarding the correct answer.

The task resembles school algebra lessons: it contains four numbers and several familiar mathematical symbols.

Try to solve it in less than 30 seconds — this may become a true test!

The key here is an important rule from mathematics. Here’s a hint: the problem involves two operations — multiplication and addition, and the correct order of their execution is the guarantee of success.

If you count from left to right, without thinking, you are likely to make a mistake.

Ignoring the order of operations — or the well-known golden rule of PEMDAS — will almost certainly lead to an error.

PEMDAS is a sort of GPS for mathematics:

• Parentheses (Parentheses),

• Exponents (Exponents),

• Multiplication (Multiplication),

• Division (Division),

• Addition (Addition),

• Subtraction (Subtraction).

Since there are neither parentheses nor exponents in this example, the first step is multiplication.

Correct answer and explanation

The correct answer is 35. Did you manage to do it in 30 seconds?

The multiplication symbol between the numbers 5 and 3 means that you first need to multiply them — we get 15.

Next, the example simplifies to: 10 + 15 + 10.

We calculate from left to right:

• 10 + 15 = 25

• 25 + 10 = 35

The answers in the comments ranged from 35 to 55 and even 195.

Those who got 195 made a classic mistake — they added the numbers first and then multiplied, ignoring the PEMDAS rule and trying to solve the problem 'like a sentence', from left to right.

Recall that previously there was a talk about a test that can help find your way to inner peace. This simple psychological test allows you to glance into your own emotions without overloading your mind with unnecessary thoughts.

Thus, mathematical puzzles always give us an opportunity to improve logical thinking skills and remind us of the importance of adhering to rules in calculations. Despite the fact that the results may differ, the curiosity and desire to get to the bottom of it of the domestic audience are always impressive. Perhaps this is what spurred the active discussion of the new task.