If $ means +, # means – , @ means *, & means ÷, then what is the value of 16 $ 4 @ 5 # 72 & 8 ?

Question

If $ means +, # means – , @ means *, & means ÷, then what is the value of 16 $ 4 @ 5 # 72 & 8 ?

A. 29

B. 25

C. 36

D. 27

Answer: D

Solution:

16 $ 4 @ 5 # 72 & 8

= 16 + 4 * 5 – 72 / 8

= 16 + 4 * 5 – 9

= 16 + 20 – 9

= 16 + 11

= 27