Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Entry Exam
Simplify the expression (2(3 + 5 - 3)) / (12 + 2). Which of the following is correct?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
To simplify the expression, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, solve the subtraction inside the parentheses: 5 - 3 = 2. Then, simplify the expression to get (2(3 + 2)) / 14 = (2(5)) / 14 = 10 / 14 = 5 / 7 ?óÔÇ??å 0.71. Since 8 is the closest whole number to 0.71, the correct answer is B, 8.