11.337 − [3 + 0.5 of (3.1 − 2.3 × 1.02)] = ?
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11.337 − [3 + 0.5 of (3.1 − 2.3 × 1.02)] = ?
Answer: C. 8 — Apply multiplication first: \(2.3\times1.02=2.346\). Then \(3.1-2.346=0.754\), and \(0.5\times0.754=0.377\). Thus the bracket equals \(3.377\), giving…
- A.
8.77
- B.
−8.77
- C.
8
- D.
8.3
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Correct answer: C
Apply multiplication first: \(2.3\times1.02=2.346\). Then \(3.1-2.346=0.754\), and \(0.5\times0.754=0.377\). Thus the bracket equals \(3.377\), giving \(11.337-3.377=7.960\), which is approximately \(8\).
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