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We begin by simplifying the given expression paying attention to the order of arithmetic operations which states that powers precede multiplication, division precedes addition and subtraction and that parentheses precede all of the above.
Let's keep in mind that in the given expression there are no parentheses or powers. However there are multiplication and division operations, so we will use them as our starting point. After which we will perform the addition and subtraction operations:
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
\( 20\div(4+1)-3= \)
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