What is the simplified value of the given expression? 8 point 2 plus 4 point 1 times open paren 6 point 3 minus 4 close paren

Evaluate the parentheses first: 6.3 − 4 = 2.3. Then multiply: 4.1 × 2.3 = 9.43, and add 8.2 to get 17.63. The simplified value is 17.63, choice C.

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