443 + 353 – 533 + 159 is equal to

Question

443 + 353 – 533 + 159 is equal to

1. A. –20659 (Correct answer)
2. B. 0
3. C. –18659
4. D. 1

Correct Answer

Option A — –20659

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is –20659.

Key Points

• Evaluate 44³ + 35³ − 53³ + 159:
• 44³ = 85184, 35³ = 42875, 53³ = 148877.
• 85184 + 42875 = 128059; 128059 − 148877 = −20818; −20818 + 159 = −20659.
• With no algebraic shortcut available, the cube values must be computed carefully and combined left to right — the negative 53³ term is what pulls the total below zero.