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If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then find the value of: 16 + 8 − 4 × 2

1. 6
2. 0
3. 10
4. 12

Correct answer: 0

Solution

Replacing the symbols gives 16 − 8 × 4 ÷ 2. Now apply order of operations: 8 × 4 ÷ 2 = 16, and 16 − 16 = 0.

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