Question

If each of the three operation signs, $+, -, \times,$ is used exactly once in one of the blanks in the expression

$5 \, \underline{\phantom{x}} \, 4 \, \underline{\phantom{x}} \, 6 \, \underline{\phantom{x}} \, 3$

then the value of the result could equal

$9$

$10$

$15$

$16$

$19$

Answer: E

Concepts:order of operations casework

Difficulty rating: 890

Solution:

The six arrangements give $5 \times 4 + 6 - 3 = 23,$ $5 \times 4 - 6 + 3 = 17,$ $5 + 4 \times 6 - 3 = 26,$ $5 - 4 \times 6 + 3 = -16,$ $5 + 4 - 6 \times 3 = -9,$ and $5 - 4 + 6 \times 3 = 19.$

The only value among the choices is $19.$

Thus, the correct answer is E .

1993 AMC 8 Problem 12

Answer: E

Solution:

Problem 12 in Other Years