If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
23 – 5 ÷ 240 × 8 + 14 = ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 131.
Given Equation: 23 – 5 ÷ 240 × 8 + 14 = ?
After applying the correct sign equation becomes :
= 23 × 5 + 240 ÷ 8 - 14
= 23 × 5 + 30 - 14
= 115 + 30 - 14
= 145 - 14 = 131