Business and Technology Sem 2 1.1.2 Quiz: Spreadsheet BasicsQuestion 9 of 10You need to add cells C3 and C7, and multiply C3 by C6. Based on the order of operations, what would you do?A. Move from left to right with all parts of the equation. B. Work on the part of the equation with the largest numbers. C. Multiply first, and then add. D. Add first, and then multiply.

According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), you should perform multiplication before addition. Therefore, you should first multiply C3 by C6, and then add the result to the value in C7.

Supplemental Knowledge

The order of operations is a set of rules that dictates the sequence in which calculations should be performed to ensure consistent results. The acronym PEMDAS (or BODMAS) helps remember this sequence:

• P/B: Parentheses/Brackets first
• E/O: Exponents/Orders (i.e., powers and square roots, etc.)
• MD/DM: Multiplication and Division (left to right)
• AS: Addition and Subtraction (left to right)

1. Order of Operations:
   • Ensures that mathematical expressions are interpreted and solved correctly.
   • Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

Theory in Practice

Understanding the order of operations is indispensable in numerous real-life applications such as programming, engineering calculations, financial modeling and daily problem-solving activities. Knowing this order of operations ensures complex equations can be resolved correctly.

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