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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following expression? \[5 \times 8 + 60 \div 4 - 45 + 2\] = ?

1. 6
2. 8
3. 10
4. 12

Correct answer: 12

Solution

Using BODMAS, first calculate multiplication and division: 5 × 8 = 40 and 60 ÷ 4 = 15. Then evaluate 40 + 15 - 45 + 2 = 12. So the correct answer is 12.

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