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Viral Math Question. What Is 9 – 3 ÷ 1/3 + 1 = ?

What is 9 – 3 ÷ 1/3 + 1 = ?

This problem went viral in Japan after a study found 60 percent of 20 somethings could get the correct answer, down from a rate of 90 percent in the 1980s.

This video explains a common mistake and how to get the correct answer by using the order of operations.


Source (English)
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/12/05…

Sources (Japanese)
http://www.j-cast.com/2015/12/0325229…
http://www.yukawanet.com/archives/461…

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