SSC CGL Mathematical Operations question with solution
Mathematical OperationsModerate
If 'P' means '×', 'Q' means '+' and 'R' means '−', what is the value of the following expression? 4 P 8 Q 12 R 8
- (A)16
- (B)36
- (C)38
- (D)44
Correct answer: (B) 36
Replacing the letters with the operations gives 4 × 8 + 12 − 8. Following BODMAS, multiply first: 32 + 12 − 8 = 36.
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