Puzzle Answers: #15 & #16

April 2013, Puzzles 15 & 16 answers:

PUZZLE #15

7+7÷7+7×7-7 = ?

There are no parentheses or exponents in this equation. So start, from left to right. with division and multiplication:

7 + (7÷7) + (7×7) – 7 = ?

This leaves you with: 7+1+49-7 = ?

So finish with addition and subtraction:

= 50

PUZZLE #16

The Director’s answer was, “No. A normal person would pull out the plug. When do you want to check in?”