It seems ambiguous. If you used a fraction line instead of the in-line division symbol, where would you place the parenthetical quantity? And that should be resolved first, so simple left-to-right operations make it 36. But left to right rules; if you enclose the 5 and the 3 (i.e. 7-4) in parenthesis you get 15.
I posted it because it became viral with people insisting on either answer.
On such important and ambiguous matters, ask ChatGPT!
You are correct at 36, and I think you are a "math person".I posted it because it became viral with people insisting on either answer.
In my past work (including being lead of a special team that analyzed and replicated complex segmention algorithms from different clients), I had to create complex programs with logic almost like this, but we ALWAYS used parentheses to separate out the functions clearly. The current public confusion is an example of why it should never be written this way imho.
I would've insisted on either:
60/(5*(7-4)) = 4
Or
(60/5)*(7-4) = 36
Lol, I need to go back and correct one of the responses... I just pulled the pic from a Google search (which had variations of the formula) and I'm tired from a crazy day at work.
I believe PEMDAS should be used, so Parenthesis first (7-4)=3, then left to right for either division or multiplication, so 60÷5, times 3 = 36.
However, I would love verification from a Mathematics person.
NEVERRR!On such important and ambiguous matters, ask ChatGPT!
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or in APL (Array Processing Language) where all the mathematics is processed right to left. No brackets needed.
Or, in MUMPS, where all mathematics is evaluated left to right, with no order of precedence.
Next period…
This is the generally accepted correct answer but there are still arguments. As the equation is written it appears to be ambiguous but if you accept the rules of arithmetic it is not. I prefer to write things such that they are obvious and can't be misinterpreted so I wouldn't write it that way.
You can start by locking @K’Tesh in a closet away from internet access.
Vey good! I have to do the same myself, and even though it's only been 12 years since my build, I feel intimidated by not knowing the current "in's and out's"!
Cool!
Cool - I have seen that one on occasion but have not found it on the sites I shop on. Looks impressive / different!
I built a new desktop back in the summer, the one it replaced I built 14 years ago. I did a lot of youtube research to educate myself on different processors, ram speeds, etc. There are also videos on actually building the computer, installing the OS, etc. I tried the microcenter tool to pick parts and it didn't gain me much but I did buy my parts from my local microcenter.
