The value of (42)2 + 4 × 4 ÷ 4 - 4 is:

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  1. 40
  2. 42
  3. 43
  4. 44

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Option 4 : 44
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Given:

Expression: (42)2 + 4 × 4 ÷ 4 - 4

Calculations:

Step 1: Simplify the exponentiation

⇒ (42)2 = 162 = 256

Step 2: Simplify multiplication and division

⇒ 4 × 4 ÷ 4 = 16 ÷ 4 = 4

Step 3: Substitute and simplify the expression

⇒ 256 + 4 - 4

Step 4: Final calculation

⇒ 256 + 4 - 4 = 256 = 44

∴ The value is 44.

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