Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.
Question: 5
| Column A |
Column B |
| 10[(4×3)2+50] | 1440 |
- A if the quantity in Column A is greater.
- B if the quantity in Column B is greater.
- C if the two quantities are equal.
- D if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Correct Answer: A
This question tests two concepts: the order of operations and the zero exponent. Always do
what’s inside the parentheses first: 4 × 3 = 12; 122 = 144. Then do what’s inside the brackets:
50 = 1. Any number to the zero power equals 1. Add: 144 + 1 = 145. Then multiply by what’s
outside the brackets: 10 × 145 = 1,450. Correct Answer: A.