Question

Find the value of $\left( {98 + 14} \right) \times 0$
A. 114
B. 112
C. 0
D. $0 \times 98 + 14$

Answer 1

Hint: The given expression is $\left( {98 + 14} \right) \times 0$. Let us recall the BODMAS rule of simplification and execute the mathematical operations accordingly, i.e. first operate the brackets, then the orders and lastly, the arithmetic operations (division, multiplication, addition and subtraction).

Complete step-by-step solution:
We know that, during a simplification the mathematical operations are executed in a certain order. This is commonly known as the BODMAS rule. First we operate the Brackets, then the Orders, followed by Division, Multiplication, Addition and lastly, Subtraction.
Here, the given expression is $\left( {98 + 14} \right) \times 0$
According to the BODMAS rule, we will have to operate the bracket first.
$\left( {98 + 14} \right) \times 0$
$ = 112 \times 0$
Next, we will execute the arithmetic operations, i.e. multiplication.
$112 \times 0$
$ = 0$ (since, anything multiplied by zero yields zero.)

Therefore, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Here the expression within the bracket is multiplied by zero. Therefore, we do not have to operate the bracket, since anything multiplied by zero yields zero. However, always remember that, in a simplification the mathematical operations are done in a certain order, starting with the brackets.