Question

    If x stands for ‘addition’, ÷ stands for

    ‘subtraction’, + stands for ‘multiplication’, and – stands for ‘division’, then 30 x 40 – 4 + 2 ÷ 8 = ?
    A 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The equation after sign change can be rewritten as:   30 + 40 ÷ 4 x 2 – 8 = ? 30 + 10 x 2 – 8 = ? 30 + 20 – 8 = ? 30 + 12 = ? ? = 42   Hence, the correct answer is (C).

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