Question
If ‘+’ stands for ‘multiplication’, ‘<’ stands for ‘division’, ‘÷’ stands for ‘subtraction’, ‘–‘stands for ‘addition’ and ‘×’ stands for ‘greater’ than. Identify which expression is correct?
A. 20 < 2 + 10 ÷ 4 – 6 × 100
B. 20 < 5 + 25 ÷ 10 – 2 × 96
C. 20 – 40 + 4 + 8 < 2 × 26
D. 20 × 8 + 15 < 5 ÷ 9 - 8
Answer: A
Solution:
20 ÷ 2 × 10 – 4 + 6 > 100
= 10 × 10 – 4 + 6 > 100
= 106 – 4 > 100
= 102 > 100