If '×' means 'addition', '+' means 'multiplication', '÷' means 'subtraction', and '-' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression?
16 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 × 8
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 21.
Given equation: 16 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 × 8
After interchanging the signs then:
= 16 ÷ 4 + 12 - 3 + 8
= 4 + 12 - 3 + 8
= 24 - 3 = 21