If + = /, - = *, * = -, / = +; then, what is 6 + 3 * 2 - 5 / 1?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given symbol replacements:
• + stands for /
• - stands for *
• * stands for -
• / stands for +
Substitute the symbols into the given expression:
6 + 3 * 2 - 5 / 1
⇒ 6 / 3 - 2 * 5 + 1
Applying the BODMAS rule:
⇒ 2 - 2 * 5 + 1
⇒ 2 - 10 + 1
⇒ 3 - 10 = -7
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) -7.