Question 35

Logical Reasoning Puzzles Hard

If P means '+', A means ' \( \times \) ', B means ' - ' and J means ' \( \div \) ', then 14J2P3A6B7 = ?

(A) 28
(B) 18
(C) 4
(D) 35
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Correct Solution: Option B

Step-by-step Solution:

The expression is: 14 J 2 P 3 A 6 B 7

Substitute operators: J = ÷, P = +, A = ×, B = −

Expression becomes: 14 ÷ 2 + 3 × 6 − 7

Apply order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS):

  • Division: 14 ÷ 2 = 7
  • Multiplication: 3 × 6 = 18
  • Expression becomes: 7 + 18 − 7
  • Addition and subtraction: 7 + 18 = 25, then 25 − 7 = 18

Answer: (B) 18