ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 221844

Question 1 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 + (5 + 2) ÷ 5 x 4 - 42

2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
-7\(\frac{2}{5}\)
1\(\frac{4}{5}\)
1\(\frac{1}{4}\)