Simplify the Expression $\frac { 40 ( 18 - 15 ) - 6 } { 3 ^ { 2 } - 3 }$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\frac { 40 ( 18 - 15 ) - 6 } { 3 ^ { 2 } - 3 }$

• A) 19
• B) 21
• C) 20
• D) 38

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