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If ‘–’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘+’ stands for ‘×’, ‘÷’ stands for ‘–’ and ‘×’ stands for ‘+’, then what is the value of the following expression?

  1. A
    42
  2. B
    45
  3. C
    78
  4. D
    68

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

According to the question, we substitute the signs as follows: becomes becomes becomes becomes Substituting these into the given expression:

Now, apply the BODMAS rule:Division:

The expression becomes: Multiplication:

The expression becomes: Addition and Subtraction:

Hence, the correct value is 42.

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If ‘–’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘+’ stands for ‘×’, ‘÷’ stands for ‘–’ and ‘×’ stands for ‘+’, then what is the value of the following expression?
A
42
B
45
C
78
D
68

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