If`-` stands for division, '+' for multiplication, '`-:`' for subtraction and 'x' for addition, which one of the following equations is correct?

Options

A. `24-:8-4+2xx3=16`
B. `24-8+4xx2-:3=12`
C. `24xx8-4-:2+3=17`
D. `24+8-4xx2-:3=47`

Answer

D

Explanation

Option (1)
`24-:8-4+2xx3=16`
After conversion
`24-8-:4xx2+3=16`
or, `24-2xx2+3=16`
or, `24-4+3=16`
or, `27-4=16`
or, `23ne16`
Option (2)
`24-8+4xx2-:3=12`
After conversion
`24-:8xx4+2-3=12`
or, `3xx4+2-3=12`
or, `12+2-3=12`
or, `11ne12`
Option (3)
`24xx8-4-:2+3=17`
After conversion
`24+8-:4-2xx3=17`
or, `24+2-6=17`
or, `26-6=17`
or, `20ne17`
Option (4)
`24+8-4xx2-:3=47`
After conversion
or, `24xx8-:4+2-3=47`
or, `24xx2+2-3=47`
or, `48+2-3=47`
or, `50-3=47`
or, 47=47