By default, calculations are performed using arithmetic precedence. That is, the precedence of the arithmetic operators is taken into consideration and the result is only calculated when you click Return.In the following example, the result of the calculation is 22 because the multiplication operator, *, has precedence over the addition operator, +.4 + 3 * 6 = 22 If you do not wish to apply arithmetic precedence to your calculations, choose ViewUse Arithmetic Precedence and ensure that this option is deselected. If you choose not to apply arithmetic precedence, then the result the calculation in the example is 42 because the calculation is performed from left to right.
