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If 'P' stands for '÷', 'Q' stands for 'x', 'R' stands for '+' and 'S' stands for '-', then the resultant of which of the following would be 14?

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If 'P' stands for '÷', 'Q' stands for 'x', 'R' stands for '+' and 'S' stands for '-', then the resultant of which of the following would be 14?
  1. 38 R 16 P 3 S 96 Q 4
  2. 38 S 16 Q 3 R 96 P 4
  3. 38 Q 16 S 3 P 96 R 4
  4. 38 P 16 R 3 Q 96 S 4

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - 38 S 16 Q 3 R 96 P 4
38 S 16 Q 3 R 96 P 4 becomes 38 - 16 x 3 + 96 / 4 = 38 - 48 + 24 = 14. The others: 38 R 16 P 3 S 96 Q 4 = 38 + 16/3 - 384 (negative); 38 Q 16 S 3 P 96 R 4 = 38x16 - 3/96 + 4 (about 612); 38 P 16 R 3 Q 96 S 4 = 38/16 + 3x96 - 4 (about 286).

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