Question

'+' stands for division, '÷' stands for multiplication, 'x' stands for subtraction and '-' stands for addition. Which one of the following equations is correct?

(A) 18 ÷ 6 - 7 + 5 x 2 = 20

(B) 18 + 6 ÷ 7 x 5 - 2 = 18

(C) 18 x 6 + 7 ÷ 5 - 2 = 16

(D) 18 ÷ 6 x 7 + 5 - 2 = 22

Answer 1

The correct option is: (B) 18 + 6 ÷ 7 x 5 - 2 = 18

Explanation:

Analysing each option

(A) 18 x 6 + 7 ÷ 5 - 2 = 107.4

(B) 18 ÷ 6 x 7 - 5 + 2 = 18

(C) 18 - 6 ÷ 7 x 5 + 2 = 15.71

(D) 18 x 6 - 7 ÷ 5 + 2 = 108.6

Option (B) is correct.