Can You Solve This Viral Addition Problem?

Can You Solve This Viral Addition Problem?

When this math problem was initially posted on Facebook, it included the claim that only one in 1,000 people could solve it. The problem goes like this: If 1 + 4 = 5, 2 + 5 = 12, and 3 + 6 = 21, what is 8 + 11 = ? 

According to Presh Talwalkar of the YouTube channel MindYourDecisions, most people think the answer is 40. But that's not correct. Watch the video below or scroll down to find the correct answer.

ANSWER

The answer to this brainteaser is 96. Watch the video to learn how to arrive at that answer.

Can You Solve This Viral Math Puzzle?

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