Question

56 ÷ 7 × (4 + 1) = [?]

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

(56/7)*(4+1) = ? [Add the parentheses to the 56/7 to help clarify the operation as a division of 56 by 7.

Use PEDMAS to determine the order of operations. (Parentheses, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction)

Do the parentheses: (56/7) = 8 and (4+1) = 5

Then multiply: 8*5 = 40

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

4 + 1 = 5

56 / 7 = 8

5 x 8 = 40