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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 7

If + means ×, × means −, ÷ means + and − means ÷, then 175 − 25 ÷ 5 + 20 × 3 + 10 equals:

  1. 77
  2. 87
  3. 140
  4. 70
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Answer: (A) 77

Explanation

Replace the signs: 175 ÷ 25 + 5 × 20 − 3 × 10 = 7 + 100 − 30 = 77.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: converted expression is 175 ÷ 25 + 5 × 20 − 3 × 10 = 7 + 100 − 30 = 77.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: this comes from an arithmetic slip; the correct value is 77.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: this ignores the BODMAS order after substitution.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: this drops one of the terms; the correct value is 77.