Compute: 35 + 15 × 1.5

Aptitude Numbers Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    57.5
  • B
    75
  • C
    80
  • D
    52.5
  • E
    None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: 57.5

Explanation

Given data & approach

  • Apply order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS): multiplication before addition.

Step-by-step arithmetic

15 × 1.5 = 22.535 + 22.5 = 57.5

Common pitfalls

  • Adding 35 + 15 first, which is incorrect.

Final Answer

Value = 57.5.

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