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Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if '+' and ' - ' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged?

 42 x 7 ÷ 13 - 67 + 13 = ?

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The correct answer is

132

To solve this question, we need to follow the given instructions: interchange '+' and '−', and interchange '×' and '÷'. The given equation is:

42 × 7 ÷ 13 − 67 + 13 = ?

After interchanging the signs, the equation becomes:

42 ÷ 7 × 13 + 67 − 13 = ?

Now, we follow the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS): Division first, then multiplication, then addition, and finally subtraction.

  1. Division: 42 ÷ 7 = 6
  2. Multiplication: 6 × 13 = 78
  3. Addition: 78 + 67 = 145
  4. Subtraction: 145 − 13 = 132

Therefore, the answer is 132.

The step-by-step solution demonstrates the correct application of the BODMAS rule after the interchanging of the arithmetic operators. The order of operations dictates that division and multiplication should be done before addition and subtraction. The intermediate steps showcase how each operation is performed sequentially, leading to the final correct answer. Careful attention to the order of operations is crucial for solving arithmetic expressions correctly, especially when dealing with multiple operations of different priorities. Understanding the concept of BODMAS/PEMDAS is fundamental for solving many mathematical problems.

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