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If + means ×, - means ÷, × means + and ÷ means -, then: 12 + 6 × 4 - 2 ÷ 2 = ?

1. 68
2. 70
3. 74
4. 72

Correct answer: 72

Solution

Substitute the symbols: 12 + 6 × 4 - 2 ÷ 2 becomes 12 × 6 + 4 ÷ 2 - 2. Now evaluate using normal precedence: 12 × 6 = 72, 4 ÷ 2 = 2, so 72 + 2 - 2 = 72.

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