SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

Simplify the expression 25 – [16 – {14 – (18 – 8̅+̅3̅ )}].

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 16

Understanding Application
In this simplification problem, we will use the VBODMAS concept, where V stands for Vinculum.

We have the expression,

⇒ 25 – [16 – {14 – (18 – 8̅+̅3̅ )}]

First, we will solve vinculum,

⇒ 25 – [16 – {14 – (18 – 11 )}]

⇒ 25 – [16 – 7]

⇒ 25 - 9 = 16