Question : Directions: If + means division, – means multiplication, ÷ means addition, and × means subtraction, then what is the value of the following expression?
14 – 4 ÷ 133 + 7 × 17
Option 1: 58
Option 2: 69
Option 3: 84
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 58
Solution : Given:
+ means division, – means multiplication, ÷ means addition, and × means subtraction
14 – 4 ÷ 133 + 7 × 17
On replacing the mathematical signs as per the instructions given in the question, we get –
= 14 × 4 + 133 ÷ 7 – 17
= 14 × 4 + 19 – 17
= 56 + 19 – 17
= 75 – 17
= 58
So, 58 is the answer to the given equation. Hence, the first option is correct.
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