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If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘-’, and ‘÷’ means ‘÷’, then which of the following is correct?

1. 6 + 3 - 2 = 20
2. 8 - 2 + 1 = 17
3. 5 × 3 - 1 = 14
4. 9 ÷ 3 + 2 = 5

Correct answer: 6 + 3 - 2 = 20

Solution

Using the given meanings, 6 + 3 - 2 becomes 6 × 3 + 2 = 20. The other options do not evaluate correctly after substitution.

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