If $ = division, @ = addition, # = subtraction, and % = multiplication, then what is 36 $ 6 @ 4 % 3 # 5?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given:
36 $ 6 @ 4 % 3 # 5
$ = ÷, @ = +, % = ×, # = −
After substitution:
36 ÷ 6 + 4 × 3 − 5
Solve according to BODMAS rule:
=36 ÷ 6 + 4 × 3 − 5
= 6 + 12 − 5
= 18 − 5
= 13
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.