If '+' means subtraction, '-' means addition, '×' means division, and ' ÷ ' means multiplication, evaluate: 18 - 6 × 3 + 2 ÷ 4 = ?

If '+' means subtraction, '-' means addition, '×' means…

If '+' means subtraction, '-' means addition, '×' means division, and ' $\div$ ' means multiplication, evaluate:

18 - 6 × 3 + 2 $\div$ 4 = ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 12.

Given equation: 18 - 6 × 3 + 2 $\div$ 4 = ?

On interchanging the sign:

18 + 6 $\div$ 3 - 2 × 4 = ?

? = 18 + 2 - 8

? = 20 - 8 = 12