If A # B means "A multiplied by B, then 2 is subtracted from the result", what is the value of 4 # 5?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A # B = (A × B) − 2
Therefore,
4 # 5 = (4 × 5) − 2
= 20 − 2
= 18
SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q98
If A # B means "A multiplied by B, then 2 is subtracted from the result", what is the value of 4 # 5?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A # B = (A × B) − 2
Therefore,
4 # 5 = (4 × 5) − 2
= 20 − 2
= 18