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What is the simplified value of the expression below?

[tex]\[ 8.5 + (12 + 4) \times 2 - 7 \][/tex]

A. 10.5
B. 33.5
C. 88.5
D. 97.5

Answer :

We start with the expression

[tex]$$8.5+(12+4) \times 2-7.$$[/tex]

First, evaluate the parentheses:

[tex]$$12+4=16.$$[/tex]

Next, multiply the result by 2:

[tex]$$16 \times 2 = 32.$$[/tex]

Then, add 8.5 to the product:

[tex]$$8.5 + 32 = 40.5.$$[/tex]

Finally, subtract 7:

[tex]$$40.5 - 7 = 33.5.$$[/tex]

So, the simplified value of the expression is [tex]$\boxed{33.5}$[/tex].