Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · SimplificationHard · 45s
Simplify: (15² + 85) ÷ (3.5 × 4)
TopicSimplification
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyHard
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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Compute using BODMAS. (15² + 85) ÷ (3.5 × 4) = 22.14
Final Answer: Option A — 22.14