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Order of mathematical operations in solving data in electronic spreadsheet

(A) * Multiplication

(B) + Addition

(C) ( ) Brackets

(D) / Division

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Electronic spreadsheets follow the standard mathematical order of operations, commonly known as BODMAS.

The order of priority for operations is:

1. Brackets ( ) - Highest Priority

  • Operations inside brackets are performed first

2. Division and Multiplication - Second Priority

  • These operations have equal priority
  • Performed from left to right when they appear together

3. Addition (+) and Subtraction (-) - Lowest Priority

  • These operations have equal priority
  • Performed from left to right when they appear together

From the choices given:

  • (C) Brackets → First priority
  • (A) Multiplication → Second priority (along with division)
  • (D) Division → Second priority (along with multiplication)
  • (B) Addition → Last priority

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