In a certain code language '÷'  represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question.

20 + 5 × 4 ÷ 7 - 2 = ?

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  1. 43
  2. 17
  3. 14
  4. 18

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Option 3 : 14
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Given: 20 + 5 × 4 ÷ 7 - 2 = ?

Decoding the given information:

Symbol ÷ - + ×
Means + × ÷ -

 

Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:

20 ÷ 5 - 4 + 7 × 2

= 4 - 4 + 7 × 2

⇒ 4 - 4 + 14 = 14

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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