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Question

If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘–’ and ‘–’ means ‘+’, then

16 + 18 × 3 ÷ 6 = ?

The correct answer is

90

This problem involves solving a mathematical expression where the standard arithmetic operators have been redefined. We need to carefully substitute the symbols and then apply the correct order of operations (often remembered by the acronym BODMAS/PEMDAS) to find the correct answer.

Understanding the Symbol Replacements

First, let's list the given symbol replacements:

  • '+' is replaced by '×'
  • '×' is replaced by '÷'
  • '÷' is replaced by '–'
  • '–' is replaced by '+'

Applying Symbol Replacements to the Expression

The original expression is: 16 + 18 × 3 ÷ 6

Now, we substitute each operator according to the rules:

  • Replace '+' with '×': 16 × 18 × 3 ÷ 6
  • Replace '×' with '÷': 16 × 18 ÷ 3 ÷ 6
  • Replace '÷' with '–': 16 × 18 ÷ 3 – 6

So, the modified expression becomes: 16 × 18 ÷ 3 – 6

Solving the Modified Expression using BODMAS

The BODMAS rule helps us determine the order of operations:

  • Brackets
  • Orders (powers and square roots, etc.)
  • Division and Multiplication (from left to right)
  • Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

Let's solve the expression 16 × 18 ÷ 3 – 6 step-by-step:

  1. Perform Division: We have 18 ÷ 3.

    Calculation: $$18 \div 3 = 6$$

    The expression now is: 16 × 6 – 6

  2. Perform Multiplication: Next, we calculate 16 × 6.

    Calculation: $$16 \times 6 = 96$$

    The expression is now: 96 – 6

  3. Perform Subtraction: Finally, we subtract 6 from 96.

    Calculation: $$96 - 6 = 90$$

Final Result

After applying the symbol replacements and following the order of operations, the value of the expression is 90.

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Important Questions from Logical Puzzle

  1. Seven persons P, Q, R, S, T, U and V like different watches namely W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6 and W7 (not necessarily in the same order). P and R do not like odd numbered watch. T likes W5. U does not like W2 or W3 or W6 or W7. P likes prime numbered watch. Q likes W4. S likes W2 or W7. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

    I. S likes W7.

    II. R likes W2.

    III. U likes W1.

    IV. V likes W3.

  2. In a certain code language, ‘Today is last match’ is written as ‘Sa Te Mo Pt’, ‘Last king like your team’ is written as ‘De Ra Mo Lo Zs’, ‘Our team won today match’ is written as ‘Te Ra Pt Ae We’. What is the code for ‘Our won is Last’ in that code language?

  3. In a certain code language, ‘LETTER’ is written as ‘ZLZYIO’. What is the code for ‘ACTION’ in that code language?

  4. If ‘A’ denotes ‘+’, ‘B’ denotes ‘×’, ‘C’ denotes ‘–’ and ‘D’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

    21 A 34 C 6 B (72 D 9) A 13 B 1 + (56 D 4) = ?

  5. By interchanging the given two signs, which of the following equations will NOT be correct?

    + and × 

    l. 180 - 32 + 3 × 148 ÷ 37 = 88

    II. 204 ÷ 17 × 23 + 5 - 97 = 50

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