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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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