ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 173342

Question 4 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 + (3 + 3) ÷ 2 x 5 - 42

2\(\frac{1}{4}\)
2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
1\(\frac{1}{6}\)
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