Evaluate the Expression $21 - 5 \times ( 17 - 7 ) - 3 + 8 ( 45 - 12 )$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression. $21 - 5 \times ( 17 - 7 ) - 3 + 8 ( 45 - 12 )$

• A) 421
• B) 232
• C) 238
• D) 162
• E) -194

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