If '' means '+, '×' means '-', '+' means '' and '-' means '×', which of the following options is CORRECT?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 6 × 16 + 2 4 - 3 = 14 + 7 4 - 2.
Option 3: 6 × 16 + 2 ÷ 4 – 3 = 14 + 7 ÷ 4 – 2
After substitution:
6 – 16 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 = 14 ÷ 7 + 4 × 2
⇒ 6 – 8 + 12 = 2 + 8
⇒ 10 = 10