If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘−’, then what is the value of 18 + 3 − 6 × 2 ÷ 5?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
+ → ×
− → +
× → ÷
÷ → −
Expression:
18 + 3 − 6 × 2 ÷ 5
Switching signs:
18 × 3 + 6 ÷ 2 − 5
Now according to BODMAS:
18 × 3 = 54
6 ÷ 2 = 3
So,
54 + 3 − 5 = 52
Correct answer: (4) 52