Question

Which shows the correct way to evaluate 20 – 10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1?


A:20 – 10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1
20 – 10 ÷ 5 + 1
10 ÷ 5 + 1
3

B: 20 – 10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1
20 – 10 ÷ 5 + 1
20 – 2 + 1
19

C: 20 – 10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1
10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1
5 + 3 + 1
9

D: 20 – 10 ÷ (2 + 3) + 1
20 + 5 + 3 + 1
25 + 3 + 1
29

Answer 1

B because of pemdas (P: parentheses E: exponents M: multiplication D: division A: addition S: subtraction)