Question

Simplify :

$9\times [59-\{7\times 8+(26-3\times 5\left)\right\}]$

• A. $-188$
• B. $+144$
• C. $-144$
• D. $-72$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$-72$

$9\times [59-\{7\times 8+(26-3\times 5\left)\right\}]$

Using the BODMAS rule, we will evaluate the bracket first, then division, multiplication, addition and subtraction.

$9\times [59-\{7\times 8+11\}]$

$=19\times [59-67]$

$=9\times -8$

$=-72$

So $-72$ is the correct answer.