SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 196

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q196

If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

45 - 3 ÷ 144 × 12 + 38 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e, 109.

Given Series: 45 - 3 ÷ 144 × 12 + 38

After applying correct signs the equation becomes :

45 x 3 + 144 ÷ 12 - 38

45 x 3 + 12 - 38

135 + 12 - 38

147 - 38

109

Hence, 109 is the correct answer.