Correct option is D
Problem Statement:
If '+' means subtraction, '–' means division, '×' means addition, and '%' means multiplication, what is the value of the expression 22 + 18 − 3 % 5?
Solution:
1. Given Symbols and Their Meanings:
- '+' means subtraction (−)
- '−' means division (÷)
- '×' means addition (+)
- '%' means multiplication (×)
2. Expression to Solve:
22 + 18 − 3 % 5
3. Replace Symbols with Actual Operations:
The expression becomes: 22 − 18 ÷ 3 × 5
4. Follow the BODMAS Rule (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction):
- Step 1: Perform division and multiplication from left to right:
- 18 ÷ 3 = 6
- 6 × 5 = 30
- Step 2: Perform subtraction:
- 22 − 30 = −8
Final Answer:
The value of the expression is −8.