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If '–' stands for '×', '+' stands for '÷', '×' stands for '+', and '÷' stands for '–', then find the value of24 + 6 ÷ 2 – 9 × 4.
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If '–' stands for '×', '+' stands for '÷', '×' stands for '+', and '÷' stands for '–', then find the value of
24 + 6 ÷ 2 – 9 × 4.

A.

-10

B.

24

C.

8

D.

-8

Correct option is A

Given: 24 + 6 ÷ 2 – 9×4
Old signs
+
÷
×
-
New signs
÷
-
+
×
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}​​
After changing the symbols equation will be: 
= 24 ÷  6 - 2 × 9 + 4
= 4 - 2 × 9 + 4
= 4 - 18 + 4 
= 8 - 18
= (-10)
Thus, the correct option is (a) -10. 

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