SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 167

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q167

If '+' means '÷' , '–' means '+' , '×' means '–' and '÷' means '×', then what will come in place of (?) in the given equation?

8 ÷ 5 – 5 × 10 + 2 = ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 40.

Given Equation: 8 ÷ 5 – 5 × 10 + 2 = ?

Putting correct signs in the equation becomes:

8 x 5 + 5 - 10 ÷ 2 (Using BODMAS)

8 x 5 + 5 - 5

40 + 5 - 5

45 - 5

40

Hence, 40 is the correct answer.