If '+' means '×', '-' means '÷', '×' means '-' and '÷' means '+', what is the value of: 8 + 4 - 2 × 5?

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A 11
B 16
C 27
D 9

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Answer: A. 11

• Explanation: A) 11 is correct because substituting the operators gives 8 × 4 ÷ 2 - 5, which evaluates via BODMAS rules to 16 - 5 = 11.

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If '+' means '×', '-' means '÷', '×' means '-' and '÷' means '+', what is the value of: 8 + 4 - 2 × 5?

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