Evaluate $3 \left( 2.5 ^ { 2 } - 3 \right) - \sqrt { 2.56 } - ( 9 - 8 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $3 \left( 2.5 ^ { 2 } - 3 \right) - \sqrt { 2.56 } - ( 9 - 8 ) ^ { 2 }$ following the order of operations using a calculator.

• A)5.4
• B)-40.85
• C)2.65
• D)7.15

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