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BODMAS vs PEMDAS
Two acronyms that are used to recall the order of operations are BODMAS and
PEMDAS. Nearly identical to the PEMDAS rule is the BODMAS rule. Because certain
terms are recognised by different names in several nations, there is a variance in the
abbreviation. When applying the BODMAS rule or the PEMDAS rule, it’s important to
keep in mind that we solve the operation that comes first from the left side of the
equation when we reach the stage of division and multiplication. For both addition and
subtraction, the same approach applies: we solve the operation that appears first on the
left side.

When to Use BODMAS?

When a mathematical equation has many operations, BODMAS is utilised. The
BODMAS approach has a set of guidelines that must be followed in order. This provides
a suitable framework to generate an original response for each mathematical phrase.

Conditions to follow:

If there is any bracket, open the bracket, then add or subtract the terms. a + (b +
c) = a + b + c, a + (b – c) = a + b – c
If there is a negative sign just open the bracket, and multiply the negative sign with
each term inside the bracket. a – (b + c) a – b – c
If there is any term just outside the bracket, multiply that outside term with each
term inside the bracket. a(b + c) ab + ac

BODMAS Quiz

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Here are some BODMAS questions for you:

1. Simplify 25 – [20 – {10 -(7-5-3)}

2. Find out the answer for 100 – 3 [20 + {50 – 40}]
3. 7 + (8 -3×2)
4. What would be the answer for 50- [20 +{ 30- ( 20- 5)}]
5. Find the value of 150- [10 +{ 3- ( 20- 5)}]
6. Simplify 1៖ 3/7 x (6+8X3-2)+ [1/5៖ 7/25 – {3/7 + 8/14} ]
7. Using the rule of BODMAS, determine the answer of 18 ៖ 10 – 4 + 32 ៖ (4+ 10 ៖ 2
– 1)
8. 10 – [ 6 -{7 – (6- 8 – 5)}] solve the following
9. What will the answer of this question 5x ¼ ៖ 3/7 + [45/24- 2/3 + 5/6 x 2/5 ]
10. 1800 ៖ 10 {( 12 – 6) + (24 – 12)}
11. 1/2 [{ -2 (1 + 2) 10} 15] x 3
12. 20 – [6- {4 – (8 – 6 + 3)}]
13. According to the BODMAS rule, find out the value of y: 36 ៖ 2 + y x 3 – 22 = 8
14. Determine the correct answer for- (1/4 + 7/4) – 2
15. 45 x 3 x 7 x [22/11+ 36/12]
16. Solve this question using the BODMAS rule: 2 [2 + 2 {39 -2 (17 + 2)}]
17. Solve this BODMAS Question (17 x 18)៖ 10 x 2 (2+ 13)- 25
18. (3 + 3) x (3 ៖ 3) x (3×3) solve this problem using BODMAS rule
19. 2550 – [510 {270 – ( 90- 80 + 70)}]
20. [29- (- 2) {6 – (7 – 3)}] ៖ [3 x {5 + (-3) x (-2)}] solve this complex equation using the
BODMAS rule
21. 63- (-3) {-2 -8-3} ៖ 3 {5+ (-2) (-1)}
22. What will be the answer of this BODMAS question: 27 – [38 – {46 – (15- 13 2)}]
23. 25- 1/25 {5+ 4 – (3+ 2- 1 + 3)}

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How to Solve BODMAS Questions?

The BODMAS rules simplify a mathematical equation by breaking it down. Let’s solve a
BODMAS question to understand its rules.

Example: 4(10+15÷5×4-2×2)

Solve the Brackets:

Here, you must calculate the inside bracket first.
4(10+15÷5×4-2×2)
Within the Bracket, solve the division section first
4(10+15÷5x4-2×2)
Next, within the bracket itself, solve the multiplication
4(10+3×4–2×2)
Next, within the bracket, solve the addition
4(10+12-4)
At last, within the bracket, solve the subtraction:
4(22-4)
Once the bracket is solved, pick up the number from the outside and solve the ‘Of’
section by multiplication:
=4×18
Answer=72

So,the result of 4(10+15÷5×4-2×2)= 72

You can solve even the most complicated mathematical questions using this BODMAS
rule of Brackets of Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.

Here is the order of operations rule in BODMAS:

BODMAS Questions

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BODMAS Rules
As per the BODMAS rule, the first thing you need to do while solving a question is the
simplification of brackets. But do you know how to simplify brackets? Don’t worry, let’s
discover ways of removing brackets and expanding an expression with the help of an
example:

Suppose we have an equation x (y + z), to open brackets and expand the terms, we will
use the Distributive Property which states that a (b + c) = ab + bc. Therefore the given
equation will become: x (y + z) =xy + xz.

We hope the simplification of brackets is clear to you now. Let us look at some complex
examples for a better understanding.

Example 1: Expand and simplify 9 (5 + 3)

Solution
In question 9 (5 + 3) let us use the Distributive Property [a (b + c) = ab + bc]
9 (5 + 3) = 9 × 5 + 9 × 3
= 45 + 27
= 72

Therefore, the answer is 72.

Example 2: Expand and simplify 11 (2y+ 3)

Solution:
We will again use the Distributive Property [a (b + c) = ab + bc] to proceed with question
11 (2y + 3). The equation will become:
11 (2y + 3) = 11 × 2y + 11 × 3
= 22y + 33

Therefore, the answer is 22y + 33!

BODMAS Worksheet for Class 10

We have prepared an exclusive BODMAS worksheet for you to practice the BODMAS
rules:

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Solved BODMAS Questions and Answers

BODMAS is an important topic of Maths which is a part of class 8 Maths, class 10
Maths and class 9 ICSE Maths. Thus to explain this topic better, we have solved a few
BODMAS questions for you, have a look:

Solved BODMAS Question 1

BODMAS Question

BODMAS Question

Solved BODMAS Question 2

Find the value of ‘a’ using the concept of BODMAS.

42 ÷ 2 + a × 3 − 22 = 8

Solution:
42 ÷ 2 + a × 3 − 22 = 8
Using BODMAS, we will first work on the division
21 + a × 3 – 22 = 8
Next, we will do the rearrangement of terms, followed by subtraction
a 3 – 22 + 21 = 8
a×3–1=8
Taking -1 to the other side
a×3=8+1
a×3=9
a = 9/3
a=3

The value of a is 3!

Solved BODMAS Question 3

Find the value of 3+3 of 3÷3 of 3×3

Solution:
To understand the question better, let us add brackets to this problem
Therefore, 3 + 3 of 3 ÷ 3 of 3 × 3 will become 3 + (3 of 3) ÷ 3 of 3 × 3
Using BODMAS, we will first work on brackets and of
3 + 9 ÷ 3 of 3 × 3
3 + 3 of 3 × 3
3 + (3 of 3) × 3
3+9×3
As per the BODMAS rule, we will solve multiplication first
3 + 27
= 30

Therefore, the answer is 30!

Solved BODMAS Question 4

In equation 9 + 7 × 1= 5 − 3 which pair of signs should we interchange to

make it correct? The available options are + with ×, + with –, × with – or + with
–.

Solution:
For the given 4 options, the only × with – is making the equation correct. Let us
understand and verify it by replacing these signs in the above-mentioned BODMAS
question.

Original Equation: 9 + 7 × 1= 5 − 3
New Equation: 9 + 7 − 1 = 5 × 3

Using the BODMAS rule, we would first work on the multiplication

9 + 7 − 1 = 15
16 − 1 = 15
15 = 15

Hence verified that × with – is the correct choice!

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Solved BODMAS Question 7

Find the value of x in the following equation 6162 + x + 3330 = 2545

Solution:
6162 + x + 3330 = 2545
We will first rearrange the equation
6162 + 3330 + x = 2545

Using the BODMAS rule, we will first do the addition

9492 + x = 2545

Shifting 9492 to the other side of the equation

x = 2455 – 9492
= – 6947

Therefore, the answer is – 6947.

Solved BODMAS Question 8

Find the value of 6 ÷ 2 + 7 × 4

Solution:
As per the BODMAS rule, we will start solving the equation by division:
6÷2+7×4
3+7x4

The next operation that falls next as per the BODMAS rule is Multiplication
3+7x4
3 + 28
= 31

Therefore, the answer is 31.

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