Understanding BODMAS

BODMAS tells us the correct order in which to perform mathematical operations.

What does BODMAS mean?

B – Brackets
O – Orders (powers and roots)
D – Division
M – Multiplication
A – Addition
S – Subtraction

Worked Examples

Example 1: 5 + 3 × 2

Step 1: 3 × 2 = 6

Step 2: 5 + 6 = 11

Answer: 11

Example 2: (5 + 3) × 2

Step 1: 5 + 3 = 8

Step 2: 8 × 2 = 16

Answer: 16

Example 3: 18 ÷ 3 × 2

Step 1: 18 ÷ 3 = 6

Step 2: 6 × 2 = 12

Answer: 12

BODMAS Quiz

Choose one answer for each question, then click Check Answers to see your score.

Remember!

Multiplication and division have equal priority, so work from left to right. Addition and subtraction also have equal priority, so work from left to right.

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