Question

    If 22 – 16 means 352, 450 + 50 means 9, 9 ÷ 3 means

    12, 11 x 8 means 3, then ' 280 – 5 x 240 ÷ 450 + 9 x 26' = ?
    A 1132 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1184 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2131 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1054 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given that: 22 – 16 = 352. But actually 22 x 16 = 352. So, – means x. Given that: 450 + 50 = 9. But actually 450 ÷ 50 = 9. So + means ÷ Given that: 9 ÷ 3 = 12. But actually 11 + 8 = 3. So, ÷ means +. Given that: 11 x 8 = 3. But actually 11 – 8 = 3. So, x means –. Given expression = 280 – 5 x 240 ÷ 450 + 9 x 26 =? = 280 x 5 - 240 + 450 ÷ 9 – 26 = 1400 – 240 + 50 – 26 = 1184

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