The equation is:

164 − (56 ÷ 8)

Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Solve the expression inside the parentheses:
   • 56 ÷ 8 = 7
2. Subtract the result from 164:
   • 164 − 7 = 157

✅ Final Answer: C) 157

Many people make the mistake of subtracting before dividing, but the parentheses tell us to perform the division first.