ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 16439

Question 2 of 5
PEMDAS

Arithmetic operations must be performed in the following specific order:

  1. Parentheses
  2. Exponents
  3. Multiplication and Division (from L to R)
  4. Addition and Subtraction (from L to R)

The acronym PEMDAS can help remind you of the order.

Solve 3 + (2 + 5) ÷ 3 x 4 - 42

1\(\frac{1}{3}\)
3
-3\(\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{4}{9}\)