Question

Compare the expressions 203 · 208 and (203)8. Are they the same or are they different? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Essentially, both of them are same

But there are a few differences

203 x 208 is 203 multiplied by 208

(203)8 is 203 of 8

They both are the same operation

But, when we apply the BODMAS rule, of comes before multiplication

So, when we want to put the multiplication before any other operation other than the ones in the brackets, we use of