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Question

Find the total number of rulers you have by solving the expression below.
$12 \div 2 \times 3 - 5$

A

15

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3

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12

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D

13

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Solution

The correct option is D 13
Total number of rulers:
$12 \div 2 \times 3 - 5$

If there are both multiplication and division operations, start solving from the left.

= $6 \times 3 - 5$
= $18 - 5$
= 13

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