Simplify the Expression $\frac { 88 } { 7 } \cdot \frac { 77 } { 8 } - \frac { 4 } { 7 } \cdot 14$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $\frac { 88 } { 7 } \cdot \frac { 77 } { 8 } - \frac { 4 } { 7 } \cdot 14$

• A) 102
• B) 42
• C) 115
• D) 111
• E) 113

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