Question: Which one of the following operation is executed first in Mathematics?
A Addition
B Subtraction
C Division
D Parentheses
Answer: Parentheses
Operation | Description | Example |
Parentheses | Operations enclosed in parentheses are done first. | (3 + 2) ×4 = 20 |
Exponents (Powers) | Calculations involving exponents or powers. | 23 = 8 |
Multiplication | Multiplication of numbers or variables. | 4 × 5 = 20 |
Division | Division of numbers or variables. | 15 / 3 = 5 |
Addition | Addition of numbers or variables. | 7 + 2 = 9 |
Subtraction | Subtraction of numbers or variables. | 10 – 6 = 4 |