Question

Simplify the following expression.

Be sure to follow the correct oder of operations.

23.3 + 5.4 x 15.75

Answer 1

108.35

Explanation:

`23.3+5.4\cdot \:15.75\\\\\mathrm{Multiply\:the\:numbers:}\:5.4\cdot \:15.75=85.05\\=23.3+85.05\\\\\mathrm{Add\:the\:numbers:}\\:23.3+85.05=108.35`

Answer 2

108.35

Explanation:

Order of Operations: PEMDAS

PEMDAS =

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction.

First, multiply 5.4 with 15.75:

5.4 x 15.75 = 85.05

Next, add:

85.05 + 23.3 = 108.35

108.35 is your answer.

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