If – means +, × means ÷, ÷ means −, + means ×, what will come in place of the question mark (?)?

76 × 4 + 13 ÷ 8 – 3 = ?

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  1. 236
  2. 212
  3. 108
  4. 242

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Option 4 : 242
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Given:

76 × 4 + 13 ÷ 8 – 3 = ?

By using the BODMAS rule:

Let's decode the symbol relation with arithmetic operators.

SYMBOL MEANING

+

× ÷
÷
+ ×

Substituting in the given equation:

⇒ 76 ÷ 4 × 13  8 + 3

⇒ 19 × 13 – 8 + 3

⇒ 247 – 8 + 3

⇒ 250 -8

⇒ 242

Hence, the correct answer is 'option 4)'.

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