SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q88

What will be the value of the following equation if ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, ‘+’ means 'subtraction', ‘-' means ‘multiplication’ and ‘×’ means ‘division’?

72 × 9 - 3 ÷ 8 + 2 = ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 30

Understanding

Application

BODMAS

‘÷’ means ‘addition’,

‘+’ means ‘subtraction’,

‘-’ means 'multiplication’

'x’ means ‘division’

72 x 9 - 3 ÷ 8 + 2 = ?

After changing the symbols,

72 ÷ 9 x 3 + 8 – 2

⇒ 8 x 3 + 8 – 2

⇒ 24 + 8 – 2

⇒ 32 – 2

⇒ 30