Simplify the expression, 25 - [ 16 - \ 14 - ( 18 - 8 + 3 ) \ ]

Answer: Option D

$$\begin{array}{rl}& \\ & 25-\left[16-\left\{14-\left(18-\overline{8+3}\right)\right\}\right]\\ & \\ & =25-\left[16-\left\{14-\left(18-8-3\right)\right\}\right]\\ & \\ & =25-\left[16-\left\{14-\left(18-11\right)\right\}\right]\\ & =25-\left[16-\left\{14-7\right\}\right]\\ & =25-\left[16-7\right]\\ & =25-9\\ & =16\text{ Answer}\end{array}$$