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Math Symbol Substitution Guide

The document discusses mathematical operations questions that may appear in exams. It provides examples of four types of mathematical operations questions: 1) Symbol substitution questions where mathematical symbols are replaced, 2) Balancing equation questions where signs are changed to balance equations, 3) Interchanging signs and numbers questions where positions of signs and numbers are swapped, and 4) Trick-based questions that use multiplication relationships. The document also provides practice examples of questions from these four types and explains the solutions.

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Math Symbol Substitution Guide

The document discusses mathematical operations questions that may appear in exams. It provides examples of four types of mathematical operations questions: 1) Symbol substitution questions where mathematical symbols are replaced, 2) Balancing equation questions where signs are changed to balance equations, 3) Interchanging signs and numbers questions where positions of signs and numbers are swapped, and 4) Trick-based questions that use multiplication relationships. The document also provides practice examples of questions from these four types and explains the solutions.

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MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS

Mathematical operations:

In this type, you are provided with substitutes for


various mathematical symbols, followed by a
question involving calculation of an expression or
choosing the correct / incorrect equation. The
candidate is required to put in the real signs in the
given equation and then solve the questions as
required. Note: - While solving a mathematical
expression, proceed according to the rule

BODMAS – i.e. Brackets, Of, Division,


Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.
Different types of questions covered in this topic
are as follows:

 Symbol Substitution
 Balancing the Equation
 Interchange of Signs and Numbers
 Trick Based Mathematical Operations

Note: While solving a mathematical expression,


proceed according to the rule BODMAS — i.e.,
Brackets, Of, Division, Multiplication, Addition,
Subtraction
Type 1: Symbol Substitution

Example: if × means -, ÷ means +, + means ×,


then 18 × 5 ÷ 5 +6 is equal to
A. 58 B. 49 C. 43 D. 37

Solution: C
Change of symbols according to the question,
18 × 5 ÷ 5 + 6 = 18 – 5 + 5 × 6
18 – 5 + 30 = (18 + 30) = 43
Type 2: Balancing the Equation
Example: If the following equations has to be balance,
then the signs of which of the following options will be
used?
24 6 12 16 = 0
A. -, + and +
B. ÷, + and ÷
C. -, - and -
D. ÷, + and –

Solution: (d)
24÷6+12-16 = 4+12-16
=16-16=0=RHS
Type 3: Interchange of Signs and
Numbers
Example: Which one of the given interchange in signs would make
the given equation correct?
10– 2 +9 × 2 ÷ 4 = 19
A. - and ÷
B. - and +
C. ÷ and ×
D. × and ÷

Solution: (a)
Let us check the options one by one
From option (a), If we replace – by ÷ and ÷ by- we get,
10÷2+9×2-4
=5+18-4(BODMAS)
=19
Type 4: Trick Based Mathematical
Operations
Example: If 9 × 5 × 2 = 529 and 4 × 7 × 2 = 724, then 3 × 9 × 8 =?
A. 983
B. 839
C. 938
D. 893

Solution: (a)
Practice Examples

1. If × stands for 'addition', ÷ stands for


'subtraction', + stands for 'multiplication' and -
stands for 'division', then
20 × 8 ÷ 8 - 4 + 2 = ?

A) 80
B) 25
C) 24
D) 15
 20 × 8 ÷ 8 - 4 + 2 = 20 + 8 - 8 ÷ 4 X 2
 =24
 Option C
2. If - means ×, × means +, + means ÷ and ÷
means -, then 40 × 12 + 3 - 6 ÷ 60 = ?

a) 7.95
b) 44
c) 20
d) None of these
 40 + 12 ÷ 3 X 6 - 60 = 4
3. If + means ÷, × means -, ÷ means × and -
means+, than 8 + 6 × 4 ÷ 3 - 4 = ?

a) -12
b) 20/3
c) -20/3
d) -20
 8 ÷ 6 – 4 X 3 + 4 = - 20 / 3
4. If × means ÷, - means ×, ÷ means + and +
means-, than (3 - 15 ÷ 19) × 8 + 6 = ?

a) 8
b) 6
c) 5
d) 2
 (3 X 15 + 19) ÷ 8 - 6 = 64/8- 6=2
5. If + means ×, ÷ means -, × means ÷ and -
means +, what will be the value of
4 + 11 ÷ 5 - 55 = ?

a) 23
b) 45
c) 29.3
d) None of these
6. Find the correct option, if given signs and given
number will interchange their positions
Given interchanges :
Signs + and - , numbers 4 and 8.

A) 4 +8- 12 = 12
B) 4 -8+ 12 = 0
C) 8 +4- 12 = 24
D) 8 -4+ 12 = 8
Option B
7. Given interchanges :
Signs + and x and numbers 4 and 5.

A) 5 x 4 + 20 = 40
B) 5 x 4 + 20 = 85
C) 5 x 4 + 20 = 104
D) 5 x 4 + 20 = 95
Option C
8. If ‘-‘ stands for division, ‘+’ stands for
multiplication ‘÷’ stands for subtraction and ‘×’
stands for addition, which one of the question is
correct?

A. 18 ÷3×2+8– 6 = 10
B. 18 –3+2×8÷ 6 = 14
C. 18 –3÷2×8+ 6 = 17
D. 18 ×3+2÷8– 6 = 15
Option B
9. Choose the correct combination of mathematical
operators that replace the # signs and balance the
following equation:
12 # 3 # 4 = 6 # 8 # 8

A. ×, −, ×, +
B. ×, +, ×, −
C. ×, +, −, ×
D. +, ×, −, ×
Option B

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