Simplify the expression 5 + 2 × (9 - 4)2 ÷ 5. 

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  1. 15
  2. 12
  3. 11 
  4. 7

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 15
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Calculation:

We have,

 5 + 2 × (9 - 4)2 ÷ 5

⇒ 5 + 2 × (5)2 ÷ 5

⇒ 5 + 2 × 25 ÷ 5

⇒ 5 + 2 × 5

⇒ 5 + 10 = 15

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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