SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 158

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q158

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation?

21 B 14 C 154 D 14 A 42 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 325.

Given Equation: 21 B 14 C 154 D 14 A 42 = ?

After applying the signs, the equation becomes :

= 21 × 14 - 154 ÷ 14 + 42 = ? (Using BODMAS )

= 21 × 14 - 11 + 42

= 294 - 11 + 42

= 336 - 11

= 325