SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 72

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If P = 7 ×\times 4 - 3, Q = 8 ÷\div 4 + 2, , and R = 14 ÷\div 21 ×\times 9, then what is the value of P Q + R?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 106

According to the question-

P=7×4−3P = 7\times 4-3

Q=8÷4+2Q = 8\div 4+2

R=14÷21×9R= 14\div 21\times 9

So,

PQ+R=(7×4−3)(8÷4+2)+(14÷21×9)PQ+R=\left ( 7\times 4-3 \right )\left ( 8\div 4+2 \right )+\left ( 14\div 21\times 9\right )

PQ+R=(28−3)(2+2)(2×3)PQ+R=\left ( 28-3 \right )\left ( 2+2 \right )\left ( 2\times 3 \right )

PQ+R=21×4×6PQ+R=21\times 4\times 6

So,

PQ+R=504PQ+R=504