Today’s article focuses on a seemingly simple mathematical example that will test your attention and logical reasoning. At first glance, it looks inconspicuous, but it hides a few places where you can easily falter. The solution awaits you at the end, so it pays to stay focused.

Tune in for a little mental training before you tackle the challenge. Mathematical examples tend to be challenging for many people, but they are also a great exercise in analytical thinking. And you may even know situations where an example that looks too easy at first glance can be troublesome.

Why we enjoy puzzles like this

Math puzzles have a special charm: they combine simple rules with surprising results. At the same time, they force you to slow down, concentrate and check that your brain is really working correctly. Often, it turns out that the biggest tricky part is something seemingly obvious.

What kind of test awaits you

In the picture you see the notation 5 + (5 × 5) : 5¹ – 5 = ?. Your task is to go through the example step by step and follow the correct order of mathematical operations. It’s not difficult, you just need to take automatic shortcuts and follow the rules.

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And how did you do?

Were you able to reach the right result? That’s 5.

First we count the bracket: 5 × 5 = 25. Then we divide by five: 25 : 5¹ = 25 : 5 = 5. Finally, add and subtract: 5 + 5 – 5, which brings us back to 5. Simple, but easy to be misled.

If you enjoyed the problem, try sending it on to friends, family or colleagues. Similar maths challenges help improve concentration, exercise memory and keep the brain in good shape. And whenever you feel like it, give yourself another one – every little bit counts.