What is the primary purpose of the order of operations in mathematics?

Order of Operations and DMAS Rule

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ensure consistent results
To avoid using calculators
To solve equations faster
To make calculations easier
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the DMAS rule, what does 'D' stand for?
Deduct
Decrease
Double
Divide
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which operation should be performed first according to the DMAS rule?
Division
Addition
Multiplication
Subtraction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the expression 54 divided by 2, what is the result?
28
27
26
25
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After dividing 54 by 2, what is the next operation in the expression 6 + 54 / 2 - 4 * 5?
Multiplication
Subtraction
Division
Addition
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of multiplying 4 by 5?
20
15
30
25
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final result of the expression 6 + 54 / 2 - 4 * 5?
11
12
13
14
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