If 15 + 5 x 4 = 35, why does my calculator say that comes to 80?
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If 15 + 5 x 4 = 35, why does my calculator say that comes to 80?

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Get a scientific calculator.Even a cheap scientific calculator from the dollar store will use correct order of operations.Jeronimas say: Because calculator performs each task you enter and not all at the end. So it first counts 15 + 5 and only then 20 x 4.Dan say: Your calculator was made in China.Ronald 7 say: Calculator uses Bodmas.......
If 15 + 5 x 4 = 35, why does my calculator say that comes to 80?

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Ronald 7 say: Calculator uses Bodmas.
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pet say: Try putting 5 x 4 in brackets in the calculator like this 15 + ( 5 x 4) some calculators do that
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Annie say: If you have a scientific calculator, then try resetting it with a pen-the reset button is set in the back of the calculator
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Krishnamurthy say: 35
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Bone Alone say: Unless you have a high tech calculator, it performs the calculation in the order that you enter it.
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Mathmom say:  
Get a scientific calculator.
Even a cheap scientific calculator from the dollar store will use correct order of operations.
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Chris say: The calculator rebellion has started
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Jeronimas say: Because calculator performs each task you enter and not all at the end. So it first counts 15 + 5 and only then 20 x 4.
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Brainard say: My calculator doesn't
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Dan say: Your calculator was made in China.
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Ronald 7 say: Calculator uses Bodmas.
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Kira say: Your calculator doesn't take order of operations into consideration
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