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If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then \(16 + 4 × 18 − 2 ÷ 2 = ?\)

1. 55
2. 57
3. 59
4. 60

Correct answer: 57

Solution

After substitution, the expression becomes \(16 × 4 − 18 ÷ 2 + 2\). Now evaluate: \(16 × 4 = 64\), \(18 ÷ 2 = 9\), so \(64 − 9 + 2 = 57\).

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