Source: Extra Practice

Simplify the following arithmetic expression: 15−3×4+215 - 3 \times 4 + 2.

Options

Option A

2

Option B is correct

5

Option C

10

Option D

12

Explanation

According to the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS), multiplication is performed before addition and subtraction. First, calculate 3×4=123 \times 4 = 12. The expression becomes 15−12+215 - 12 + 2. Next, perform operations from left to right: 15−12=315 - 12 = 3. Finally, 3+2=53 + 2 = 5. Thus, the correct answer is 5.