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1. Use the correct order of operation to solve the following problem: 3 × (50 – 62) ÷ 2 A. 69 B. 18 C. 21 D. 57

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The correct answer is B.18
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Answer:

The correct answer is option B. 18

Explanation:

It is given an expression : 3 × (50 – 62) ÷ 2

To find the answer we have to use BODMAS principle

BODMAS means that the order of operations

B- Bracket, O - of , D - Division, M - Multiplication, A - Addition and

S - Subtraction

To find the correct option

Step 1: Do the bracket first

3 × (50 – 62) ÷ 2 = 3 × (-12) ÷ 2

Step 2: Division

3 × (-12) ÷ 2 = 3 x (-6)

Step 3 : Multiplication

3 x (-6) = -18

The correct option is option B. 18

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