SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 185

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q185

If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, and ‘÷’ means ‘−’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

42 × 168 - 8 ÷ 4 + 3 = ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 51.

Given Equation : 42 × 168 - 8 ÷ 4 + 3 = ?

After putting the correct sign the equation becomes:

= 42 + 168 ÷ 8 - 4 × 3 ( Using BODMAS)

= 42 + 21 - 4 × 3

= 42 + 21 - 12

= 63 - 12 = 51