Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

In an abstract mathematical coding, multiplication is coded as /, addition as X, subtraction as +, then 5X(4/2)+7 equals:

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 10

  4. 17

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Replacing symbols: 5 X (4 / 2) + 7 becomes 5 + (4 × 2) - 7. Following order of operations: 4 × 2 = 8, then 5 + 8 = 13, and 13 - 7 = 6. The key is maintaining correct precedence after symbol translation.