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Look at this expression: a/bc
Which operator has greater priority and why?
Visually it seems like a/(b*c), but logically both operators have the same priority: (a/b)*c
 Oct 5, 2013

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This is a really good question.

a/bc = a/b*c
Multiply and divide are equally important. You just do them from left to right.
that is why it is a/b then multiply by c
 Oct 6, 2013

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