Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · The four operations

The four operations — practice question

(a)[2]

Work out $9 + 5 \times 7 - 4 \div 2$ without a calculator. You should show all your working.

(b)[1]

Add one pair of brackets to this expression so that it is correct: $9 + 5 \times 7 - 4 \div 2 = 96$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Correct working $9 + 35 - 2$” …