Simplify the following expression.
2 + (30 - 26)2 ÷ 83-2 × 0.5
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 3.
2 + (30 - 26)2 ÷ 83-2 × 0.5
= 2 + 42 ÷ 81 × 0.5
= 2 + 16 ÷ 8 × 0.5
= 2 + 2 × 0.5
= 2 + 1
= 3
Therefore, the value of the expression is 3.