English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningMathematical Operations
Directions: Kindly solve the following questions and choose an option as your answer for each. If + stands for division; × stands for addition; – stands for multiplication; ÷ stands for subtraction, which of the following is correct? 1. 15 ÷ 5 × 2 – 6 + 3 = 28 2. 15 × 5 + 2 – 6 ÷ 3 = 56.5 3. 15 + 5 – 2 ÷ 6 × 3 = 3 4. 15 – 5 + 2 ×
Options
- A3
- B1
- C2
- D4
Correct answer
A. 3
Step-by-step solution
From the third equation, we get 15 + 5 – 2 ÷ 6 × 3 = 3 After interchanging the symbol ⇒ 15 ÷ 5 × 2 – 6 + 3 = 3 ⇒ 3 × 2 – 6 + 3 = 3 ⇒ 6 – 6 + 3 = 3 ⇒ 3 = 3 Hence, the option A is correct.