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Using BODMAS, a student works out 8 − 3 + 2. Which answer is correct?

A9
B3
C7
D5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 7
Subtraction and addition rank equally, so 8 − 3 = 5 and then 5 + 2 = 7.
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