Question

If 'J' means '+', 'K' means'-', 'L' means 'x', and 'M' means '÷' what is the value of the following expression? 20 M 4 L 3 J 5 = ?

• A. 20
• B. 40
• C. 35
• D. 25

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 20

Substitute the symbols with their meanings:

• J = +

• K = −

• L = ×

• M = ÷

So,

$20 ; M ; 4 ; L ; 3 ; J ; 5$

$20 \div 4 \times 3 + 5$

Using the standard order of operations (÷ and × from left to right, then +):

$20 \div 4 = 5$
$5 \times 3 = 15$
$15 + 5 = 20$

$Answer: (\boxed{20})$.