Q164
ArithmeticAlgebra, Equations & Operations
Here the four fundamental operations +, –, × and ÷ are represented by symbols from the usual one. You have to solve the problem by substituting the real symbol accordingly and indicate your answer by filling the circle of the letter denoting your selected answer on OMR Answer Sheet.
If L denotes ×, M denotes ÷, P denotes + and Q denotes –, then 7P24M8Q6M2L3
- a.1
- b.2
- c.3
- d.4
Answer: (A) 1
Substituting gives 7 + 24 ÷ 8 − 6 ÷ 2 × 3. Doing division and multiplication first: 24 ÷ 8 = 3 and 6 ÷ 2 × 3 = 9, so the value is 7 + 3 − 9 = 1. Working strictly left to right without BODMAS gives a different, wrong value.