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    If 72 ÷ 18 × 3² - 21 × 12 ÷ 3 + 12 = z, then find value of z.
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    If 72 ÷ 18 × 3² - 21 × 12 ÷ 3 + 12 = z, then find value of z.

    A.

    -28

    B.

    -44

    C.

    -31

    D.

    -36

    Correct option is D

    Given: 

    72 ÷ 18 × 3² - 21 × 12 ÷ 3 + 12 = z 

    Concept Used: 

    Operation preference wise

    Symbol

    Brackets

    [], {}, ()

    Orders, of

    x (power), √ (root), of

    Division

    ÷

    Multiplication

    ×

    Addition

    +

    Subtraction

    -

    Solution: 

    72 ÷ 18 × 3² - 21 × 12 ÷ 3 + 12 = z 

    4 × 3² - 21 × 4 + 12 = z 

    36 - 84 + 12 = z

    48 - 84 = z 

    -36 = z 

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