Source: Extra Practice
Which of the following expressions simplifies to ?
Options
Option A
Option B is correct
Option C
Option D
Explanation
We need to evaluate each expression using the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS):
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Expression A: (Multiplication first) (Subtraction then Addition from left to right) (Not 10)
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Expression B: (Brackets first) (Multiplication then Division from left to right) (This is 10)
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Expression C: (Brackets first) (Division then Multiplication from left to right) (Not 10)
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Expression D: (Division and Multiplication first) (Not 10)
Therefore, only expression B simplifies to 10.