Which is the correct way to enter the following mathematical operation into Excel?
A)=2+3/2+8-3/6
B)=2+(3/2)+8-3/6
C)=2+3/2+(8-3)/6
D)=2+(3/2)+(8-3/6)

Question

Which is the correct way to enter the following mathematical operation into Excel? 
A)=2+3/2+8-3/6 
B)=2+(3/2)+8-3/6 
C)=2+3/2+(8-3)/6 
D)=2+(3/2)+(8-3/6)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The order of operations in math is parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division (from left to right), and addition/subtraction (from left to right). Using this order, option C is the correct way to enter the mathematical operation into Excel as it groups the subtraction of 3 from 8 first, before dividing the result by 6, and then adds 2 to the result.

Which Is the Correct Way to Enter the Following Mathematical