What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
 38 ÷ 21 + 436 × 4 − 73 = ?

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  1. 762
  2. 763
  3. 761
  4. 764

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Option 1 : 762
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BODMAS Rule:

Given the interchange rules:

  • ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged.
  • ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged.

Given e×pression: 38 ÷ 21 + 436 × 4 − 73

After replacing the symbols with their meanings:

⇒ 38 × 21 − 436 ÷ 4 + 73

Perform operations according to BODMAS:

38 × 21436 ÷ 4 + 73

798 - 109 + 73

689 + 73

⇒ 762

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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