Question : Directions: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols.
If × means +, + means ÷, – means × and ÷ means –, then 8 × 7 – 8 + 40 ÷ 2 = ?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: $\frac{37}{5}$
Option 3: $8\frac{3}{5}$
Option 4: 44
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Correct Answer: $\frac{37}{5}$
Solution :
Given:
× means +, + means ÷, – means × and ÷ means –.
8
× 7 –
8 + 40
÷
2 = ?
On replacing the symbols according to the instructions given, the equation becomes –
= 8 + 7 × 8 ÷ 40 – 2
= 8 + $\frac{7}{5}$ – 2
= $\frac{47}{5}$ – 2
= $\frac{37}{5}$
So, $\frac{37}{5}$ is the required answer to the equation. Hence, the second option is correct.
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