This one is simple if you follow the order of operations.
The expression is:
40 ÷ 2 + 5
Division comes before addition:
40 ÷ 2 = 20
Then:
20 + 5 = 25
Answer: 25.
A common mistake is to combine 2 + 5 first, but there are no parentheses telling you to do that. Following the normal rules gives 25.


