SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q177

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

15 × 30 + 15 – 3 ÷ 2 = ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 35.

Given Equation : 15 × 30 + 15 – 3 ÷ 2 = ?

After applying the correct signs the equation becomes:

15 + 30 - 15 ÷ 3 x 2 (Using BODMAS)

 15 + 30 - 5 x 2

15 + 30 - 10

45 - 10

35

Hence,35 is the correct answer.