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If ‘%’ means ‘+’, ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘×’, and ‘×’ means ‘−’, then find the value of: 20 ÷ (5 % 3) + 4

1. 7
2. 40
3. 11
4. 13

Correct answer: 40

Solution

After substitution, the expression becomes 20 × (5 + 3) ÷ 4. Now evaluate the bracket first: 5 + 3 = 8. Then 20 × 8 ÷ 4 = 40.

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