If + means -, - means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given equation.

300 - 12 × 120 ÷ 9 + 32 = ?

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  1. 7
  2. 5
  3. 12
  4. 10

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Option 1 : 7
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Given Equation: 300 - 12 × 120 ÷ 9 + 32 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Symbol + - × ÷
Meaning - × ÷ +

 

Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:

⇒ 300 × 12 ÷ 120 + 9 - 32 = ?

300 × 0.1 + 9 - 32 = ?

30 + 9 - 32 = ?

39 - 32 = 7

Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".

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