SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q80

If ‘+’ means ‘÷’; ‘×’ means ‘-‘; ‘÷’ means ‘+’ and ‘-‘ means ‘×’ Then find the value of the following expression.

18 + 2 – 5 × 6 ÷ 4 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 43

Understanding

Given expression: 18 + 2 – 5 × 6 ÷ 4 = ?

According to the question:

‘+’ means ‘÷’

‘×’ means ‘-‘

‘÷’ means ‘+’

‘-‘ means ‘×’

Thus the expression becomes:

18 ÷ 2 × 5 - 6 + 4

= 9 × 5 - 6 + 4

= 45 - 6 + 4

= 49 - 6

= 43

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.