ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 372511

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 2 + (2 + 3) ÷ 2 x 3 - 42

-6\(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{1}{4}\)