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Q · SimplificationMedium · 45s
Simplify: 15² - 8³ ÷ 16
TopicSimplification
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Compute using BODMAS. 15² - 8³ ÷ 16 = 193
Final Answer: Option C - 193