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If '×' means '÷', '÷' means '+' What will be the value of the following expression?

[{(12 - 2) × (3 ÷ 2)} + (12 × 4)]

A2

B5

C4

D3

Answer:

B. 5

Read Explanation:

Decoding the information, 

Symbol

-

×

÷

+

Meaning

-

÷

+

+

Given:

[{(12 - 2) × (3 ÷ 2)} + (12 × 4)]

After replacing the signs from left to right and using the BODMAS rule,

[{(12 - 2) ÷ (3 + 2)} + (12 ÷ 4)]

= [{10 ÷ 5} + (12 ÷ 4)]

= [2 + (12 ÷ 4)]

[2 + 3]

= 5

Hence, “5” is the correct answer.


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