Question

Use the orders of operations to simplify 10(3.25 - 1.25) + 3/4

A. 21 1/2
B. 32
C. 27 1/2
D. 20 3/4

Please help for 30 points

Answer 1

Answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

20 3/4

Explanation:

10(3.25 - 1.25) + 3/4

PEMDAS says parentheses first, subtract inside the parentheses

10(2) + 3/4

Then multiply

20 + 3/4

Add 20 + 3/4

20 3/4