1.
Name the operation that should be performed first in the expression
9 + 5 × (6 - 1).
A.
division
B.
multiplication
C.
subtraction
D.
addition
Hint
2.
Insert parentheses to make the equation 9 + 6 × 2 ÷ 3 - 1 = 12 true.
A.
9 + 6 × 2 ÷ (3 - 1) = 12
B.
9 + (6 × 2) ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
C.
(9 + 6) × 2 ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
D.
(9 + 6 × 2) ÷ 3 - 1 = 12
Hint
3.
Simplify
A.
3
B.
12
C.
27
D.
36
Hint
4.
Write a numerical expression for the verbal phrase: three more than the quotient of eight and four.
A.
(3 + 8) ÷ 4
B.
3 + 8 ÷ 4
C.
3 + 4 ÷ 8
D.
(3 + 4) ÷ 8
Hint
5.
Lorenzo purchased three shirts for $29.99 each, two pairs of jeans for $34.99 each and one pair of shoes for $59.99. Excluding tax, how much did Lorenzo spend on these items?
A.
$249.94
B.
$219.94
C.
$189.95
D.
$184.95
Hint