I received this math trick from one of my coworkers whose job it is to keep the Internet busy by forwarding the usual jokes, movies, trivia, warnings, and hoaxes. Give it a try; it’s pretty amazing. PLUS, it might be good to practice your 10-key skills before tackling your taxes.

1. Grab a calculator. (you won't be able to do this one in  your head)
2. Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the area code)
3. Multiply by 80
4. Add 1
5. Multiply by 250
6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number
7. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again.
8. Subtract 250
9. Divide number by 2

Do you recognize the answer?

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