Question

Evaluate: 16 + 12 ÷ 3 - 2 × 4

• A. 15
• B. 11
• C. 14
• D. 12

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 12

Apply BODMAS (Division and Multiplication first):

$16 + 12 \div 3 - 2 \times 4$

$12 \div 3 = 4,\quad 2 \times 4 = 8$

$16 + 4 - 8 = 20 - 8 = 12$