ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 173271

Question 3 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 5 + (3 + 4) ÷ 3 x 3 - 42

\(\frac{3}{8}\)
-4
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
\(\frac{1}{3}\)