Question

How could the numbers 3,4,5 and 6 be computed to get 17?

A) 3+4(5) - 6
B) 3 + 4 + 5 + 6
C) 3 - 4 + 5(6)
D) 3(4) - 5 + 6

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: letter A

Explanation:

A) 3+4(5) - 6 3 + 20 - 6 = 23 - 6 = 17 This is correct

B) 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 7 + 11 = 18 Wrong

C) 3 - 4 + 5(6) 3 - 4 + 30 = -1 + 30 = 29 Wrong

D) 3(4) - 5 + 6 12 - 5 + 6 = 12 + 1 = 13 Wrong

Answer 2

option A is the answer.

Explanation:

3+4 (5)-6

• 3+20-6
• 23-6
• 17