Question

    If ‘x’ stands for ‘addition’, ‘ ÷' stands for ‘subtraction’, ‘+’ stands for ‘multiplication’, and ‘–’ stands for ‘division’, then 40 x 16 ÷16 – 8 + 10 = ?

    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Changing the correct signs, the equation becomes: 40 + 16 – 16 ÷ 8 x 10 = ? 56 – 2 x 10 = ? 56 – 20 = ? ? = 36 Hence, the correct answer is (D).

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