If + means ÷ , × means -, - means ×, and ÷ means +, then what is the value of the expression: 72 + 8 × 5 - 3 ÷ 6 = ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The given expression is:
72+8×5−3÷6
Replacing according to the given rules:
+ → ÷
× → -
- → ×
÷ → +
72÷8−5×3+6
After solving according to the “BODMAS rule”,
= 72÷8−5×3+6
= 9-15 +6
= 0
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).