Simplify: \(110 - [125 \div (5 \times 5) + 6 + 12 \div \overline{7-3} + 10]\)

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Simplify: \(110 - [125 \div (5 \times 5) + 6 + 12 \div \overline{7-3} + 10]\)

Answer: D. 86ConceptWhen simplifying a numerical expression, follow the order of operations: first evaluate grouping symbols such as parentheses and a vinculum, then…

  1. A.

    69

  2. B.

    48

  3. C.

    25

  4. D.

    86

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Correct answer: D

Concept

When simplifying a numerical expression, follow the order of operations: first evaluate grouping symbols such as parentheses and a vinculum, then multiplication or division from left to right, and finally addition or subtraction from left to right.

A vinculum groups the terms beneath it, so the subtraction under the bar is completed before the surrounding division.

Application

  1. Evaluate the product in the denominator: 5 × 5 = 25.

  2. Divide: 125 ÷ 25 = 5.

  3. Evaluate the vinculum: 7 − 3 = 4.

  4. Divide: 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

  5. Add the terms inside the square brackets: 5 + 6 + 3 + 10 = 24.

  6. Subtract the bracket value from 110: 110 − 24 = 86.

Cross-check

The inner total and the result recombine as 24 + 86 = 110, confirming the subtraction.

Therefore, the simplified value is 86.

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