Which of the following Compute numeric expressions takes the value of CARS, adds 3 to it, then multiplies the sum by 2, and then takes that product and adds 5 to it?
A) CARS + 3 * 2 + 5
B) CARS + 3 * ( 2 + 5 )
C) ( CARS + 3 ) * ( 2 + 5 )
D) ( CARS + 3 ) * 2) + 5

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The expression should be evaluated in the following order: add 3 to CARS (CARS+3), then multiply the result by 2 [(CARS+3)*2], and finally add 5 to the previous result [(CARS+3)*2+5]. Choice D correctly places the parentheses around (CARS+3)*2 before adding 5, making it the best option.

Which of the Following Compute Numeric Expressions Takes the Value