If + means ×, - means ÷, × means +, and ÷ means -, then find the value of: 24 + 6 - 2 × 4 ÷ 2 = ?
76
72
78
74
Correct answer: 74
Solution
Substitute the symbols: 24 × 6 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2. Now evaluate left to right for multiplication/division: 24 × 6 = 144, 144 ÷ 2 = 72, then 72 + 4 - 2 = 74. So the correct answer is 74.