Evaluate the following expression:
[25 x (8 + 4)] – (20 x 4 + 5)
A) 24
B) 225
C) 215 (Correct Answer)
D) 120
Explanation:
Follow these steps to evaluate the expression:
[25 x (8 + 4)] – (20 x 4 + 5) = [25 x 12] – (20 x 4 + 5) = 300 – (80 + 5) = 300 – 85 = 215
Related Common Core State Standard: 5.OA.1
