Tricky Number      - Puzzle -

Can you solve the below puzzle?

2 + 10 = 23
3 + 6 = 16
4 + 7 = 19
11 + 3 = 24
5 + 9 = ??

SOLUTION!

Solution:

2+10=12
Multiply 12 by 2=24
24-1=23(First step)

3+6=9
9 times 2=18
18-2=16(Second step)

Similarly,
5+9=14
14 times 2=28
28-5=23(Fifth step)