Question

    If x stands for ‘addition’, ÷ stands for

    ‘subtraction’, + stands for ‘multiplication’, and – stands for ‘division’, then 80 x 54 – 6 + 3 ÷ 9 = ?
    A 74 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 98 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 82 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The equation after sign change can be rewritten as:   80 + 54 ÷ 6 x 3 – 9 = ? 80 + 9 x 3 – 9 = ? 80 + 27 – 9 = ? 80 + 18 = ? ? = 98   Hence, the correct answer is (B).

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