If × means ÷, ÷ means +, + means − and − means ×, what is 24 × 4 ÷ 3 − 2 + 5?

Correct answer: B. 7

Replace each symbol: 24 ÷ 4 + 3 × 2 − 5. Division and multiplication first: 6 + 6 − 5 = 7. Writing the new expression in full before calculating prevents mistakes.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. 7

Replace each symbol: 24 ÷ 4 + 3 × 2 − 5. Division and multiplication first: 6 + 6 − 5 = 7. Writing the new expression in full before calculating prevents mistakes.

Topic: Coding-Decoding and Symbolic Reasoning MCQs · Subject: Analytical Ability