SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 181

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q181

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

300 – 2 + 50 × 3 ÷ 2 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 106.

Given conditions: '+' means '–', '–' means '÷', '÷' means '×' and '×' means '+'

Given equation: 300 – 2 + 50 × 3 ÷ 2 =?

After interchanging the expression becomes:

= 300 ÷ 2 - 50 + 3 × 2

= 150 - 50 + 3 × 2

= 150 - 50 + 6 = 106