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

  1. A.

    52

  2. B.

    42

  3. C.

    55

  4. 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.

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