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Calculate: 15 * 8 / 4 + 12 - 6.
36
42
30
28
36
Apply division and multiplication first from left to right, then combine additions and subtractions efficiently.
Expression to evaluate: 15 * 8 / 4 + 12 - 6
BODMAS:┬аDivisionтЖТMultiplicationтЖТAdditionтЖТSubtraction
Apply division and multiplication first from left to right, then combine additions and subtractions efficiently.
Performing calculations strictly from left to right instead of following the correct BODMAS order of precedence.
Identify the Expression and Rule
We need to evaluate the expression 15├Ч8├╖4+12тИТ6 by following the standard BODMAS rule.
15├Ч8├╖4+12тИТ6
Perform Division
First, perform the division operation from left to right: 8├╖4=2.
8├╖4=2
Perform Multiplication
Next, perform the multiplication: 15├Ч2=30.
15├Ч2=30
Perform Addition and Subtraction
Substitute the calculated value back into the expression: 30+12тИТ6=42тИТ6=36.
30+12тИТ6=36
A is correct because evaluating the expression following the BODMAS rule yields 36.
Mastering operator precedence is essential for quick and accurate simplification in quantitative aptitude sections across all competitive exams.