If the given symbols mean: ‘+’ means ‘divided by’ ‘-’ means ‘multiplied by’ ‘×’ means ‘minus’ ‘÷’ means ‘plus’ Then, find the val…

Question

If the given symbols mean: ‘+’ means ‘divided by’ ‘-’ means ‘multiplied by’ ‘×’ means ‘minus’ ‘÷’ means ‘plus’ Then, find the value of the following expressions: 8 ÷ 2 × 3 + 18 - 6 = ?

1. A. 9 (Correct answer)
2. B. 11
3. C. 13
4. D. 15

Correct Answer

Option A — 9

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 9.

Key Points

• Substitute the redefined symbols in 8 ÷ 2 × 3 + 18 - 6: '÷' means plus, '×' means minus, '+' means divided by, '-' means multiplied by, giving 8 + 2 − 3 ÷ 18 × 6.
• BODMAS: 3 ÷ 18 = 1/6, then 1/6 × 6 = 1. So 8 + 2 − 1 = 9.
• Do the substitution first in writing, then evaluate — evaluating while substituting mentally is the standard way to lose this easy mark.