Question
Download Solution PDFIn an imaginary mathematical system, symbol '–' stands for addition, symbol '+' stands for division, symbol '×' stands for subtraction, and symbol '÷' stands for multiplication. All other rules of mathematics are the same as in the existing system. What is the value of the following expression?
240 × 72 + 8 ÷ 24 – 6
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFBODMAS rule:
Decoding the information,
|
Symbol |
Meaning |
|
- |
Addition (+) |
|
+ |
Division (÷) |
|
× |
Subtraction (-) |
|
÷ |
Multiplication (×) |
Given:
240 × 72 + 8 ÷ 24 – 6
After replacing the signs from left to right and using the BODMAS rule,
240 - 72 ÷ 8 × 24 + 6
= 240 - 9 × 24 + 6
= 240 - 216 + 6
= 246 - 216
= 30
Hence, “30” is the correct answer.Last updated on Jul 8, 2025
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