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Re: 10+8÷3×6-2=? [#permalink]
MathRevolution wrote:
10+8÷3×6-2=?

A. 24
B. 34
C. 22
D. 12
E. 11


Applying Basic of Maths BODMAS(Brackets (parts of a calculation inside brackets always come first).
Orders (numbers involving powers or square roots).
Division.
Multiplication.
Addition.
Subtraction)

10+(8÷3)×6-2==>10+8*2-2==>10+16-2==>24

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==> When calculating the numbers, even if there are no brackets, multiplication and division come first.
You get 10+8÷3×6-2=10+(8/3)6-2=10+16-2=24.

The answer is A.
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10+8÷3×6-2=?

A. 24
B. 34
C. 22
D. 12
E. 11


We must remember to follow the rules of PEMDAS when calculating the given expression.

10 + 8 ÷ 3 × 6 - 2 = ?

We can first divide 8 by 3:

10 + 8/3 x 6 - 2

Next we can multiply 8/3 by 6:

10 + 16 - 2 = 24

Answer: A
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