Use a Calculator to Evaluate the Following Expression $\frac { 0.71 + ( - 3.19 ) ( 7.2 ) ^ { 3 } } { 0.7249 }$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Use a calculator to evaluate the following expression. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. $\frac { 0.71 + ( - 3.19 ) ( 7.2 ) ^ { 3 } } { 0.7249 }$

• A) -1,641.44
• B) -1,641.49
• C) -1,641.64
• D) -1,641.03
• E) -1,641.54

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