Brain Quest grade 2

Hi all, I need to know if I am crazy :wink: or if Brain Quest got the answer wrong.
Here is the question:

Counting backward, what's the even number that comes just before 20?

My boys and I say 22, Brain Quest says 18.

What do you all say?

 

well my mind instantly said 18....I think you are supposed to start counting backwards from 20...but I don't know. I think I would take either answer, it's kind of trick question depending on your starting point! lol haha

 

Yeah, if they would say "count backwards from 30..." My husband says it it a poorly written question, which I agree with... A little confusing!

 

My first reaction was 18, but I can see why you'd choose 22.

 

I too immediately thought 18.

 

I thought 22. So it's not just you. I can't make it make sense in my head for the answer to say 18.

 

Thanks everyone, it's nice to know I'm not crazy!

 

I thought 22 as well. Bad question.