What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '÷' are interchanged and '×' and '-' are interchanged ?
5 - 9 × 8 ÷ 12 + 4 = ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 40.
Given equation: 5 - 9 × 8 ÷ 12 + 4 = ?
On interchanging the signs:
5 × 9 - 8 + 12 ÷ 4 = ?
? = 45 - 8 + 3
? = 48 - 8
? = 40