Another simple Maths question (:P)

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Another simple Maths question (:P)

13 years 7 months ago
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40 + 40 x 0 + 1=?

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13 years 7 months ago
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1

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highlander or neo

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Re: Re: Another simple Maths question (:P)

13 years 7 months ago
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41

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13 years 7 months ago
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Re: Re: Another simple Maths question (:P)

13 years 7 months ago
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It has the potential to be 1, 41 or 81 if the sum had bracket in. It could be
(40 + 40) x (0+1) = 81
40 + (40 x 0) + 1 = 41
((40 + 40) x 0) + 1 = 1

But in the absence of brackets, prioritise the multiplication above the addition (division/multiplication/addition/subtra… so the answer is 41

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13 years 7 months ago
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Agree 41

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13 years 7 months ago
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No brackets so answer is 1

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Even if no brackets BODMAS heirarchy must be applied. Multiplication has a higher priority than addition.

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13 years 7 months ago
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No question about it at all. Multiplication first.

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