Question

The value of $12 \div 3 \times (7 + 8 - 3)$ is:

• A. 1/13
• B. 6/13
• C. 24
• D. 48

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 48

The value of the expression is 48.

Following the BODMAS/PEMDAS rule, evaluate the mathematical operators in order:

1. Brackets first ( ):
   $7 + 8 - 3 = 15 - 3 = 12$
   The expression becomes: $12 \div 3 \times 12$

2. Division and Multiplication (from left to right):

   • Perform division first:
     $12 \div 3 = 4$

   • Perform multiplication next:
     $4 \times 12 = 48$