SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 160

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q160

If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘–’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

80 B 12 C 5 A 27 D 9 = ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 23.

Given equation: 80 B 12 C 5 A 27 D 9 = ?

If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘–’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’:

80 - 12 × 5 + 27 ÷ 9 = ?

? = 80 - 12 × 5 + 3

? = 80 - 60 + 3 = 23