What is the result of 30-14 minus 1?

To solve the expression 30 - 14 - 1, you start by performing the subtraction sequentially.

First, subtract 14 from 30:

30 - 14 = 16

Next, take the result from the first subtraction and subtract 1:

16 - 1 = 15

Therefore, the correct result of 30 - 14 - 1 is 15. This is why the answer is not 14, 13, or 12; those values do not correctly follow the order of operations and the calculations required for this particular problem.