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If '+' means 'x', '-' means '÷', 'x' means '-' and '÷' means '+', then what is the value of 16 + 4 - 8 x 2?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 12
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 10

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 6

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: (B) 6 📚 Explanation: Step-1: Replace the signs according to the instruction. 16 + 4 - 8 x 2 becomes 16 x 4 ÷ 8 - 2. Step-2: Follow the BODMAS rule. First division: 4 ÷ 8 = 0.5. Step-3: Then multiplication: 16 x 0.5 = 8. Finally subtraction: 8 - 2 = 6.