Question

In the following, if signs '~' and 'x' also numbers 4 and 8 are interchanged, then which of the following equations would be correct?

• A. \( 8 - 4<2 = 28 \)
• B. \( 6 - 4<8 + 4 = 40 \)
• C. \( 4 - 8<12 = 20 \)
• D. \( 6<4 - 8 = 30 \)

Hint:

Carefully apply the given changes to the symbols and evaluate each equation based on the new meanings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

We are instructed to swap the signs '~' and 'x' with numbers 4 and 8.
Evaluating each option:
- Option (A): \( 8 - 4<2 = 28 \) is incorrect.
- Option (B): \( 6 - 4<8 + 4 = 40 \) is incorrect.
- Option (C): \( 4 - 8<12 = 20 \) evaluates to \( -4<12 \), which is true, and \( 12 = 20 \), which is also true. Thus, option (C) is correct.
Thus, the correct option is (3).