ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 300328

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 4 + (3 + 3) ÷ 5 x 3 - 42

1\(\frac{3}{5}\)
-8\(\frac{2}{5}\)
1
\(\frac{5}{8}\)