Question

    If x stands for ‘addition’, ÷ stands for

    ‘subtraction’, + stands for ‘multiplication’, and – stands for ‘division’, then 90 x 85 – 5 + 2 ÷ 7 = ?
    A 129 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 108 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 117 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 113 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The equation after sign change can be rewritten as:   90 + 85 ÷ 5 x 2 – 7 = ? 90 + 17 x 2 – 7 = ? 90 + 34 – 7 = ? 90 + 27 = ? ? = 117 Hence, the correct answer is (C).

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