(frac{[2 (8 + 2 * 6)]}{(16 div 2)} = frac{40}{8} = 5) Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct?
A. 6
B. 2
C. 5
D. 3
We follow the order of operations to solve the given expression.
First, we start with the numerator and solve
[2(8+2*6)]
We start with multiplication in inner brackets, 2*6=12. The expression becomes
[2(8+12)]
Then, we conduct the addition of 8+12=20. Then, the expression yields
[2(20)] = 2*20 = 40
Now, we solve for denominator, which is 16/2=8.
Thus, the expression is reduced into
(frac{[2 (8 + 2 * 6)]}{(16 div 2)} = frac{40}{8} = 5)
The expression reduces into 5.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.