Which one of the following is equal to 17 ?
(A) $3-4 \times 5+6$
(D) $3 \div 4+5-6$
(B) $3 \times 4+5 \div 6$
(E) $3 \times 4 \div 5+6$
(C) $3+4 \times 5-6$

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## Part B: Each correct answer is worth 6.
In the table below, each of the five expressions is evaluated using the correct order of operations.

| Expression | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A) $3-4 \times 5+6$ | $3-20+6=-17+6=-11$ |
| (B) $3 \times 4+5 \div 6$ | $12+5 \div 6=12+\frac{5}{6}=12 \frac{5}{6}$ |
| (C) $3+4 \times 5-6$ | $3+20-6=23-6=17$ |
| (D) $3 \div 4+5-6$ | $\frac{3}{4}+5-6=5 \frac{3}{4}-6=\frac{23}{4}-\frac{24}{4}=-\frac{1}{4}$ |
| (E) $3 \times 4 \div 5+6$ | $12 \div 5+6=\frac{12}{5}+6=2 \frac{2}{5}+6=8 \frac{2}{5}$ |

The only expression that is equal to 17 is $3+4 \times 5-6$, or (C).

ANSWER: (C)