HOTS Mathematics Primary 5 Whole Numbers

Compute: 96 ÷ (4 × 2) + 3 × (7 − 2 × 2) − 5

A 16
B 52
C 24
D 60
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Evaluate the first bracket. 4 × 2 = 8 96 ÷ 8 = 12 Step 2: Evaluate the second bracket. 2 × 2 = 4 (multiplication before subtraction) 7 − 4 = 3 Step 3: Apply multiplication. 3 × 3 = 9 Step 4: Combine left to right. 12 + 9 − 5 = 16

Correct answer: 16

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