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PS · Problem Solving
505-555
Arithmetic
What is the result of 12 + 9 ÷ 3 × 5 - 3?
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30
C
22
D
12
E
9
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To solve the expression 12 + 9 ÷ 3 × 5 - 3, we follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS. This indicates that we should perform Multiplication and Division before Addition and Subtraction, and when faced with multiple operations of the same rank, we proceed from left to right. Starting with the…
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BoSep 24, 2024
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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KshitizOct 26, 2024
good question
What this question tests
What it tests
Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.
Common trap
Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.
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505-555
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