Question

If \( + \) means division, \( - \) means addition, \( \times \) means subtraction and \( \div \) means multiplication, then find the value of \( 16 \div 32 - 72 + 6 \).

• A. 524
• B. 345
• C. 565
• D. 545

Hint:

In symbol-based problems, always rewrite the entire expression with correct operations first, and then solve using the BODMAS rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Replace the symbols according to the given conditions.
Given meanings:
\( + \rightarrow \) division
\( - \rightarrow \) addition
\( \times \rightarrow \) subtraction
\( \div \rightarrow \) multiplication
The given expression is:
\[ 16 \div 32 - 72 + 6 \]
After replacing the symbols:
\[ 16 \times 32 + 72 \div 6 \]
Step 2: Apply BODMAS rule.
First perform multiplication and division:
\[ 16 \times 32 = 512 \]
\[ 72 \div 6 = 12 \]
Step 3: Perform addition.
\[ 512 + 12 = 524 \]
Step 4: Conclusion.
The final value of the given expression is 524.