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    If '+' means 'division', '–' means 'multiplication', '×' means 'addition' and '÷' means 'subtraction', then find the value of72 + 8 – 3 × 6 ÷ 2.
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    If '+' means 'division', '–' means 'multiplication', '×' means 'addition' and '÷' means 'subtraction', then find the value of
    72 + 8 – 3 × 6 ÷ 2.

    A.

    31

    B.

    71

    C.

    7

    D.

    -1

    Correct option is A

    Given: 72 + 8 – 3 × 6 ÷ 2.
     Operation preference wiseSymbolBrackets[],,()Orders, of(power),(root),ofDivision÷Multiplication×Addition+Subtraction\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline\textbf{Operation preference wise} & \textbf{Symbol} \\\hline\text{Brackets} &[],{}, () \\ \hline \text{Orders, of} & (power), √ (root) , of \\ \hline \text{Division}& ÷ \\ \hline \text{Multiplication} & × \\ \hline \text{Addition} & + \\ \hline \text{Subtraction} & - \\\hline\end{array}
    Old signs
    +

    ×
    ÷
    New Signs
    ÷
    ×
    +
    -
    After interchanging the symbols in the given equation:
    72 + 8 – 3 × 6 ÷ 2.
    72 ÷ 8 × 3 + 6 - 2
    9 × 3 + 6 - 2
    27 + 6 - 2
    33 - 2 
    31.
    Thus, the correct option (A) 31.

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