Question

What is 500 divided by 10 x 4 + 15

Answer 1

The irrational number 9.090909... or rounded to 9.1.

Explanation:

Convert the word problem: (500)/(10 x 4 + 15) or:

500

10 x 4 + 15

Let's simplify the denominator first using PEMDAS:

Parentheses: (none)

Exponents: (none)

Multiplication and Division: 10 x 4 = 40

Addition and Subtraction: + 15 --> 40 + 15 = 55

So now we know the denominator is 55, the equation looks like this:

500/55 or:

500

55

Now lets divide 500 by 55, and we get the irrational number:

9.090909... or just rounded to 9.1.