If we wish to multiply 3 and 4 first and then divide 12 by the resulting number, we write the expression as

(12 ÷ 3 ) x 4

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12 ÷ (3 x 4)

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12 x (3 ÷ 4)

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(12 x 3) ÷ 4

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Solution

The correct option is B 12 ÷ (3 x 4)
If we wish to multiply 3 and 4 i.e. (3 $\times$ 4) first and then divide 12 by the resulting number, we write the expression as
12 ÷ (3 $\times$ 4) and simplify it as

12 ÷ (3 $\times$ 4) = 12 ÷ 12 = 1

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