8 / 4 * 5 is 20 according to the calculator. 8 / 4 * 5 is 2/5 according to PEMDAS. Someone explain which one is correct?

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8 / 4 * 5 is 20 according to the calculator.

8 / 4 * 5 is 2/5 according to PEMDAS.
Someone explain which one is correct?

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the answer is 10. you go left to right since the equation falls under the peMdas part

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