Evaluate the Expression $\frac { 342 - ( 56 - 8.7 ) } { 5 ^ { 3 } - \left( 3 + 2 ^ { 3 } \right) }$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression. $\frac { 342 - ( 56 - 8.7 ) } { 5 ^ { 3 } - \left( 3 + 2 ^ { 3 } \right) }$

• A)10.5
• B)10
• C)11
• D)1
• E)3

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