a) 23.15 - [115 - (12-5)2]
= 8.15 - [115 - 72]
= 120 - [115 - 49]
= 120 - 66
= 54
b) 30 : {175 : [355 - (135+37.5)]}
= 30 : {175 : [355 - (135 + 185)]}
= 30 : {175 : [355 - 320]}
= 30 : {175 : 35}
= 30 : 5
= 6
c) 12 : {390 : [500 - (125+35.7)]}
= 12 : {390 : [500 - (125+245)]}
= 12 : {390 : [500 - 370]}
= 12 : {390 : 130}
= 12 : 3
= 4