The value of 52 – 5[2 + 3{2 – 2(5 – 3) + 5} – 10] ÷ 8 is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 51.375.
52 – 5[2 + 3{2 – 2(5 – 3) + 5} – 10] ÷ 8
By using the BODMAS rule:
= 52 – 5[2 + 3{2 – 4 + 5} – 10] ÷ 8
= 52 – 5[2 + 9 – 10] ÷ 8
= 52 – 5/8
= 52 - 0625
= 51.375