At first glance, this puzzle looks simple, but it tests both your arithmetic skills and your attention to the order of operations. Let’s solve it carefully.
Step 1: Find the value of the puppy
The first equation shows:
🐶 + 🐶 + 🐶 = 30
Since the three puppies are identical:
30 ÷ 3 = 10
So:
🐶 = 10
Step 2: Find the value of the pineapple
The second equation is:
🐶 + 🍍 + 🍍 = 20
Substitute the puppy’s value:
10 + 🍍 + 🍍 = 20
Subtract 10 from both sides:
🍍 + 🍍 = 10
Divide by 2:
🍍 = 5
Step 3: Verify with the third equation
The third equation says:
🍍 − 🐶 = 5
Using the values we found:
5 − 10 = -5
This does not equal 5.
That means the third equation is incorrect and is intentionally included to mislead the solver. The values established by the first two equations are mathematically consistent, while the third one contradicts them.
Step 4: Solve the final expression
The last line is:
🐶 + 🍍 × 🐶
Using:
- 🐶 = 10
- 🍍 = 5
Remember that multiplication comes before addition.
First calculate:
5 × 10 = 50
Then add the puppy:
10 + 50 = 60
✅ Final Answer
60
Note: The third equation is inconsistent with the first two. If the puzzle intended all equations to be valid, it contains an error. Based on the first two equations and standard mathematical rules, the correct final answer is 60.