What is the simplified value of the given expression? 4 point 2 plus 0 point 6 divided by 3 minus 5 times open paren 0 point 9 minus 0 point 5 close paren
Answer
A
4 point 3
B
2 point 4
C
3 point 6
D
6 point 4
Explanation
First evaluate the parentheses: 0.9 − 0.5 = 0.4, and then 5 × 0.4 = 2. Next, 0.6 ÷ 3 = 0.2. So the expression is 4.2 + 0.2 − 2 = 2.4, which is choice B, 2 point 4.
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