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If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, and ‘×’ means ‘-’, find the value: 12 + 3 - 2 × 1 = ?

1. 48
2. 37
3. 36
4. 24

Correct answer: 37

Solution

Replacing the signs gives 12 × 3 + 2 - 1. Now evaluate using BODMAS: 12 × 3 = 36, then 36 + 2 - 1 = 37.

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