ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 487091

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 3 + (4 + 5) ÷ 5 x 3 - 42

-7\(\frac{3}{5}\)
2
\(\frac{7}{8}\)
\(\frac{6}{7}\)