Find the value of the following expression. 2 × 8 ÷ 4 - 5 of 3 + 6 ÷ 3 × 2 - 6 of 3 + 5

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  1. -20
  2. 20
  3. -15
  4. 15

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Option 1 : -20
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Given:

2 × 8 ÷ 4 - 5 of 3 + 6 ÷ 3 × 2 - 6 of 3 + 5

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Calculation:

2 × 8 ÷ 4 - 5 of 3 + 6 ÷ 3 × 2 - 6 of 3 + 5

⇒ 2 × 8 ÷ 4 - 5 × 3 + 6 ÷ 3 × 2 - 6 × 3 + 5

⇒ 2 × 2 - 15 + 2 × 2 - 18 + 5

⇒ 4 - 15 + 4 - 18 + 5

⇒ 4 + 4 + 5 - 15 - 18

⇒ 13 - 33

⇒ -20

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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