Symbol substitution and expression evaluation

CMAT 2020 · Logical Reasoning · Easy · Mathematical Operations

In the following question, different letters stand for various symbols as indicated below : R: Addition S: Subtraction T: Multiplication U: Division V : Equal to W: Greater than X: Less than Out of the four alternatives given only one is correct according to the above letter symbols. Identify the correct one.

  1. A.

    16T2R4U6X8

  2. B.

    16U2R4S6W8

  3. C.

    16R2S4V6R8

  4. D.

    16T2U4V6R8

Answer

C

Explanation

Checking option C: 16 R 2 S 4 V 6 R 8 Substituting operators: 16+2−4=6+8⇒14=1416 + 2 - 4 = 6 + 8 \Rightarrow 14 = 14. This equation is correct.

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