If ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, ‘+’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘–’ means ‘multiplication’,…
2019
If ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, ‘+’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘–’ means ‘multiplication’, and ‘×’ means ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following equation? 88 × 2 – 1 + 7 ÷ 5
- A.
52
- B.
42
- C.
55
- D.
49
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Correct answer: B
Step 1: Replace the symbols with their given meanings.
× means division
– means multiplication
+ means subtraction
÷ means addition
Step 2: Write the transformed expression.
Original: 88 × 2 – 1 + 7 ÷ 5
After substitution: 88 ÷ 2 × 1 − 7 + 5
Step 3: Evaluate step by step (division/multiplication then addition/subtraction):
88 ÷ 2 = 44
44 × 1 = 44
44 − 7 = 37
37 + 5 = 42
Answer: 42
Note: None of the provided options equal 42, so the correct value is not listed among the choices.