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What is the value of the given arithmetic expression?323 + 543 x (45.3 + 33.6) / 22 -17
  1. 2,253.4
  2. 3,088.8
  3. 8,891.5
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The value of the given arithmetic expression is 2,253.4.

Solution

Use the order of operations to solve the expression.

1. Parenthesis: 323 + 543 x (45.3 + 33.6) / 22 -17

= 323 + 543 x 78.9 / 22 -17

2. Multiplication: 323 + 543 x 78.9 / 22 -17

= 323 + 42,842.7 / 22 -17

3. Division: 323 + 42,842.7 / 22 -17

= 323 + 1,947.4 -17

4. Addition: 323 + 1,947.4 -17

= 2,270.4 - 17

5. Subtraction: 2,270.4 - 17

= 2,253.4
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