Question 53

Logical Reasoning Pattern Series and Sequences Medium

If + is *, - is + , * is / and / is - , then \( 6-9+8 * 3 / 20 \) is

(A) -2
(B) 6
(C) 10
(D) 12
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option C

Step-by-step Solution:

Quick Solution

This puzzle requires us to first substitute the mathematical operators with their new meanings and then solve the resulting expression using the standard order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS).


1. Substitute the Operators

The given substitutions are:

  • + becomes *
  • - becomes +
  • * becomes /
  • / becomes -

Applying these to the original expression 6 - 9 + 8 * 3 / 20, we get the new expression:

6 + 9 * 8 / 3 - 20


2. Solve the New Expression

Now, we solve the new expression following the standard order of operations (doing multiplication and division before addition and subtraction):

6 + (9 * 8) / 3 - 20
= 6 + 72 / 3 - 20
= 6 + 24 - 20
= 30 - 20
= 10


Final Answer: The value of the expression is 10.