What is the answer to this problem and why 60+60×0+1=

The answer is 61 because 60+60=120*0=0=1=61

60 + 60 x 0 + 1 = 61

Let's go into the, "why" part!

Try to remember this mnemonic:
PEMDAS

Parenthesis
Exponent
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

This is what is called the ORDER of OPERATIONS!

Normally you go straight down the list, but...
Keep in mind that Multiplication and Division are on the same priority. Same with Addition and Subtraction.

So first we look to see if there is any numbers in parenthesis. There is not. Any exponents? Nope!
How about Multiplication or Division?
Yep Bingo!

60 + 60 x 0 + 1= ?

Do the multiplication first. 60 x 0 = 0 (Because anything times 0 equals 0)

Addition and subtraction come next!

60 and 0 are out so we are left with!

60 + 1 = ?

61! 

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