Simple Simplification Confusing Problem

The Simple Simplification Confusing Problem is as follows :

Question:

Divide 100 by half, then multiply it with 5 and subtract 20. What is the result ? 😉

Solved Aptitude Problems

Solution :

If you answered 230, then you’re WRONG! 😀 …

No worries, its a very common mistake . Now getting to the solution …

Half is (1/2). So when you divide 100 BY half, it means 100/(1/2) = 100 X 2  = 200.

Now multiply by 5 —> 200 X 5 = 1000

Subtracting 20, we get —> 1000 – 20 = 980

Hence the answer is 980