1. **State the problem:** Solve the expression $12 \times (4 + 6) \div 2$. 2. **Recall the order of operations:** Parentheses first, then multiplication and division from left to right. 3. **Calculate inside the parentheses:** $$4 + 6 = 10$$ 4. **Substitute back into the expression:** $$12 \times 10 \div 2$$ 5. **Perform multiplication and division from left to right:** $$12 \times 10 = 120$$ $$120 \div 2 = 60$$ 6. **Final answer:** $$60$$ The correct choice is 60.