Question

In the expression $45÷9+8\times 5-45$, what operation should be performed first according to BODMAS?

• A. $45÷9$
• B. $8\times 5$
• C. $9+8$
• D. $8\times 5-45$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$45÷9$

BODMAS = B - Brackets

O - Of

D - Division

M - Multiplication

A - Addition

S - Subtraction

The given expression is $45÷9+8\times 5-45$

According to BODMAS, Division is done before Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.

Hence, $"45÷9"$ is the operation that needs to be performed first.