BODMAS

BODMAS is one of the most important concepts in mathematics. Taught in the middle school, BODMAS plays a major role throughout every mathematical calculation. BODMAS is an abbreviation of rules of operations in mathematics. It is used to make the rules easy to remember and perform. BODMAS is referred by various other names. BODMAS is also known as BEDMAS where E means Exponents. It is also known as PEMDAS where P means Parenthesis. Let’s have an in depth look at the full-forms of BODMAS and its meaning in this post.

B – Brackets First
O – Orders such as powers, square roots etc.
DM – Division and Multiplication
AS – Addition and Subtraction
• BODMAS defines the rules to be followed in orders of operations. According to the rule, the operation within brackets should always be calculated first.
Example: (2 toys for infants x 3 kids) + (2 crib toys for baby girls x 2 girls) + 5 toy action figure for kids
6 toys for infants + 4 crib toys for baby girls + 5 toy action figure for kids
15 toys for kids
• According to the BODMAS rule, exponents such as power and roots should be calculated prior to multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.
Example: 5 infant toys x 22
= 5 infant toys x 4
= 20
• According to the BODMAS rule, multiplication and division should be performed prior to addition and subtraction.
Example 1: 2 + 5 x 3
= 2 + 15
= 17
Example 2: 45 – 16 / 4
= 45 – 4
= 41
• According to the BODMAS rule, addition and subtraction comes at last when there are other operations to be performed.
Example 1: 2 + 3 x 6
= 2 + 18
= 20
Example 2: 7 – 2 x 3
= 7 – 6
= 1
These are the basics about BODMAS.