If ' × ' = '+', '+' = '-', '-' = ' × ', and '/' = ' ÷ ', then which equation is correct?

If ' × ' = '+', '+' = '-', '-' = ' × ', and '/' = ' ÷ '…

If ' $\times$ ' = '+', '+' = '-', '-' = ' $\times$ ', and '/' = ' $\div$ ', then which equation is correct?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 14 - 3 + 5 ^$\times$ 2 = 39.

Option 4: 14 - 3 + 5 $\times$ 2 = 39

By interchanging the sign:

14 $\times$ 3 - 5 + 2 = 39

42 - 5 + 2 = 39

44 - 5 = 39

39 = 39