If "−" stands for "division", "+" stands for "multiplication", "÷" stands for "subtraction" and "×" stands for "addition", then which of the following - General Intelligence and Reasoning MCQ Staff Selection Commission 2026 | ExamTest.live

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If "-" stands for "division", "+" stands for "multiplication", "\div" stands for "subtraction" and "\times" stands for "addition", then which of the following equations holds true?

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's convert the operators as specified by the rule: - \to \div + \to \times \div \to - \times \to + Let's test Option A: 4\times5+9-3\div4=15 Replacing signs: 4+5\times9\div3-4 Applying BODMAS rule: 4+5\times3-4 4+15-4=15 Since 15=15, this equation holds true.

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If "-" stands for "division", "+" stands for "multiplication", "\div" stands for "subtraction" and "\times" stands for "addition", then which of the following equations holds true?

4\times5+9-3\div4=15

4-5\times9+3\div4=32

4-5\div18\times3-4=70

4\div5+9-3\div4=81

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