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Simplify: \((3.6 + 2.125) \times 0.4 - (0.84 \div 0.2)\)

1. – 1.91
2. 1.91
3. – 2.29
4. 2.29

Correct answer: – 1.91

Solution

First, \(3.6+2.125=5.725\), and \(5.725\times 0.4=2.29\). Also, \(0.84\div 0.2=4.2\). Subtracting gives \(2.29-4.2=-1.91\).

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