The value of $3 \times 4^{2}-(8 \div 2)$ is
(A) 44
(B) 12
(C) 20
(D) 8
(E) 140
The value of $3 \times 4^{2}-(8 \div 2)$ is
(A) 44
(B) 12
(C) 20
(D) 8
(E) 140

## Solution

Evaluating, $3 \times 4^{2}-(8 \div 2)$

$$
\begin{aligned}
& =48-4 \\
& =44
\end{aligned}
$$

ANSwer: (A)