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If ‘@’ = ‘×’, ‘#’ = ‘−’, ‘$’ = ‘+’, and ‘&’ = ‘÷’, which equation is correct?

1. 8 @ 2 $ 4 = 20
2. 10 # 4 & 2 = 3
3. 7 $ 3 @ 2 = 18
4. 12 & 3 # 1 = 5

Correct answer: 8 @ 2 $ 4 = 20

Solution

Option A becomes 8 × 2 + 4 = 20, which is true. The other options do not satisfy the equations after symbol replacement.

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