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If ‘+’ means ‘-’, ‘-’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then solve the following expression:
43−2×2+8=?

  1. A
    42
  2. B
    35
  3. C
    25
  4. D
    40

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

First, let's substitute the operators according to the given conditions:
− becomes ×

× becomes ÷

+ becomes −

Substituting these into the given expression:

Original Expression: 43−2×2+8
New Expression: 43×2÷2−8
Now, apply the BODMAS rule to solve it:

Division first:

2÷2=1
So, the expression becomes: 43×1−8

Multiplication:

43×1=43
Subtraction:

43−8=35

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If ‘+’ means ‘-’, ‘-’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then solve the following expression:
43−2×2+8=?
A
42
B
35
C
25
D
40

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