Correct option is D
Given - 21 − 7 ÷ 144 × 3 + 18
Now apply the interchanges:
‘−’ becomes ‘+’
‘÷’ becomes ‘×’
‘×’ becomes ‘÷’
‘+’ becomes ‘−’
So the modified equation becomes:
21 + 7 × 144 ÷ 3 − 18
Step 2: Apply BODMAS (operator precedence)
Expression:
21 + 7 × 144 ÷ 3 − 18
First, do multiplication and division from left to right:
7 × 144 = 1008
1008 ÷ 3 = 336
Now the expression becomes:
21 + 336 − 18
Now do addition and subtraction:
21 + 336 = 357
357 − 18 = 339
Final Answer: D) 339