Competition problem — Algebra — Maths Olympiad Prep

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Algebra Difficulty 1.5 Junior Find the answer

Calculate the value of the expression $\frac{1+(3 \times 5)}{2}$ .

Your answer

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Using the correct order of operations, $\frac{1+(3 \times 5)}{2}=\frac{1+15}{2}=\frac{16}{2}=8$ .

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