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If '÷' means '+', '+' means '–', '–' means '×' and '×' means '÷', then what will the value of 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 5 – 3 be?
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If '÷' means '+', '+' means '–', '–' means '×' and '×' means '÷', then what will the value of 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 5 – 3 be?

A.

3

B.

10

C.

1

D.

4

Correct option is A

Given: 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 5 – 3
Interchanging the sign-
Original sign
÷\div​​
+
-
×\times​​
New Sign
+
-
×\times​​
÷\div​​
Logic: BODMAS
After interchanging the sign the equation will be:
16+4÷2−5×3
= 16+2−5×3
= 16+2−15
= 18−15
= 3
Thus, the correct option is (a)

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