Simplify the following expression: [18 − {6 + (4 × 2)} + 3²] ÷ 3 [In the source scan the exponent is unclear (3² vs 3⁻²); the key (4 1/3) is reproduced only with 3² — transcribed as such here]

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Algebra | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) 3 1/4
  2. (B) 2 1/3
  3. (C) 4 2/3
  4. (D) 4 1/3

Verified Answer

Option (D): 4 1/3


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