SSAT Middle Level Quiz: Order Of Operations
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Evaluate the expression: −3+2×(8−5)÷3-3+2\times(8-5)\div3 . What is the result?

−1-1
11
−3-3
33
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SSAT Middle Level Quiz: Order Of Operations

Practice Order Of Operations in SSAT Middle Level with focused quiz questions that help you check what you know, review explanations, and build confidence with test-style prompts.

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This quiz focuses on Order Of Operations, giving you a quick way to practice the rules, question types, and explanations that matter most for SSAT Middle Level.

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Question 1

Evaluate the expression: −3+2×(8−5)÷3-3+2\times(8-5)\div3 . What is the result?

  1. −1-1 (correct answer)
  2. 11
  3. −3-3
  4. 33
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication and division left to right, then addition. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of -3 + 2 = -1 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to ignoring the division or negative sign. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 2

Calculate the value of (20−12×12)÷2\left(20-\frac{1}{2}\times12\right)\div2 using the correct order of operations.

  1. 77 (correct answer)
  2. 44
  3. 1414
  4. 1010
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the multiplication inside them should be completed first, followed by subtraction, then division. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 14 ÷ 2 = 7 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to dividing too early, a common mistake. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 3

Calculate the value of 7.2−(1.5+0.9)×27.2-\left(1.5+0.9\right)\times2 using the correct order of operations.

  1. 2.42.4 (correct answer)
  2. 9.09.0
  3. 4.84.8
  4. 0.00.0
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the addition inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication, then subtraction. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 7.2 - 4.8 = 2.4 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to subtracting too early. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 4

Evaluate the expression: 2.5+(9−3)÷22.5+\left(9-3\right)\div2 . What is the result?

  1. 5.55.5 (correct answer)
  2. 8.08.0
  3. 4.04.0
  4. 2.82.8
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction inside them should be completed first, followed by division, then addition. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 2.5 + 3 = 5.5 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to dividing incorrectly or ignoring order. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 5

What is the result of the following expression when evaluated correctly? (7−3)×(2+4)÷3(7-3)\times(2+4)\div3

  1. 99
  2. 88 (correct answer)
  3. 66
  4. 1212
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the operations inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication and then division from left to right. Choice B is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 24 ÷ 3 = 8 using the correct order of operations. Choice A is incorrect due to possibly misapplying division before multiplication, a common error when students ignore left-to-right processing. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 6

What is the result of the following expression when evaluated correctly? 56×(18−6)\frac{5}{6}\times(18-6)

  1. 1515
  2. 1010 (correct answer)
  3. 1212
  4. 1313
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication. Choice B is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of (5/6) × 12 = 10 using the correct order of operations. Choice A is incorrect due to possibly multiplying without parentheses priority. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 7

What is the result of the following expression when evaluated correctly? (9−2)×1.5−4\left(9-2\right)\times1.5-4

  1. 14.514.5
  2. 6.56.5 (correct answer)
  3. 10.510.5
  4. 9.09.0
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication, then subtraction. Choice B is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 10.5 - 4 = 6.5 using the correct order of operations. Choice A is incorrect due to subtracting before multiplying. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 8

Evaluate the expression: 12×(14−6)+3\frac{1}{2}\times(14-6)+3 . What is the result?

  1. 77 (correct answer)
  2. 1010
  3. 44
  4. 1111
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication, then addition. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 4 + 3 = 7 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to possibly adding before multiplying, which is a common error when students apply operations left to right without hierarchy. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 9

If the expression 9.6÷(3.2+0.8)×59.6\div(3.2+0.8)\times5 is evaluated, what is the correct answer?

  1. 1212 (correct answer)
  2. 1.21.2
  3. 1515
  4. 7.57.5
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the addition inside them should be completed first, followed by division and then multiplication left to right. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 2.4 × 5 = 12 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to dividing incorrectly without parentheses priority. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 10

If the expression (12÷4)×(3+12)\left(12\div4\right)\times\left(3+\frac{1}{2}\right) is evaluated, what is the correct answer?

  1. 10.510.5 (correct answer)
  2. 7.07.0
  3. 5.55.5
  4. 12.012.0
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the division and addition inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 3 × 3.5 = 10.5 using the correct order of operations. Choice B is incorrect due to mishandling the fraction addition. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 11

Calculate the value of (15−9)×(12+1)(15-9)\times\left(\frac{1}{2}+1\right) using the correct order of operations.

  1. 6.56.5
  2. 99 (correct answer)
  3. 1212
  4. 1515
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the subtraction and addition inside them should be completed first, followed by multiplication. Choice B is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of 6 × 1.5 = 9 using the correct order of operations. Choice A is incorrect due to possibly multiplying fractions incorrectly, a common error. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.

Question 12

Evaluate the expression: −8+(34×16)−2-8+\left(\frac{3}{4}\times16\right)-2 . What is the result?

  1. 22 (correct answer)
  2. 66
  3. −6-6
  4. 88
Explanation: This question tests SSAT Middle Level skills: correct use of the order of operations to evaluate expressions. The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics, dictating the sequence in which operations should be performed within an expression. It typically follows the PEMDAS/BODMAS rule: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (left to right). In the given expression, parentheses indicate that the multiplication inside them should be completed first, followed by addition and subtraction. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the evaluated result of -8 + 12 - 2 = 2 using the correct order of operations. Choice C is incorrect due to mishandling negative signs or order. To help students, emphasize the importance of following the order of operations strictly and using mnemonic devices like PEMDAS to remember the sequence. Practice with varied examples to reinforce understanding and address common pitfalls such as ignoring parentheses or misprioritizing operations.