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What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and also ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
47 ÷ 3 – 126 × 6 + 18 = ?

Options

A

138

B

156

C

144

D

149

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Correct Answer :

Option C

144

Solution :

The correct option is 144.

To solve the equation, we need to first substitute the mathematical operators as specified in the problem statement:
1. Interchange the plus (+) and minus () signs.
2. Interchange the multiplication (×) and division (÷) signs.

Let's write down the original equation:

47÷3126×6+18=?

After interchanging the signs as instructed, the equation becomes:

47×3+126÷618=?

Now, we solve this interchanged equation step-by-step using the BODMAS rule (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction):

Step 1: Perform Division
Divide 126 by 6:

126÷6=21

Now, substitute this back into the equation:

47×3+2118=?

Step 2: Perform Multiplication
Multiply 47 by 3:

47×3=141

Substitute this value back into the equation:

141+2118=?

Step 3: Perform Addition
Add 141 and 21:

141+21=162

Substitute this value back into the equation:

16218=?

Step 4: Perform Subtraction
Subtract 18 from 162 to find the final value:

16218=144

Therefore, the number that comes in place of '?' is 144.

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