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If ? means &#8216;-&#8216; and # means &#8216;+&#8217;, what is the value of 12 # 6 # 2?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 12<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 28<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 10<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) 20<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. If &amp; means &#8216;-&#8216; and @ means &#8216;\u00d7&#8217;, what is the value of 13 @ 7 &amp; 13?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 78<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 75<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 73<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 81<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. 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These questions are typically simple but require close attention to the mapping of operations. They appear across major exams due to their time-bound logic-based nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symbolic-operation-reasoning-short-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbolic_Operation_Reasoning_Short_Notes\"><\/span>Symbolic Operation Reasoning Short Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symbolic Operation may appear tricky but it becomes straightforward once you understand the given code of operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symbol substitution<\/td><td>When symbols replace arithmetic operators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BODMAS<\/td><td>Bracket, Order, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inverse Operation<\/td><td>Reverse calculation for answer validation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct Expression<\/td><td>One-step equations with symbol mapping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coded Equation<\/td><td>Multiple symbol-based operations combined<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-symbolic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concepts-used-in-symbolic-operation-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concepts_Used_in_Symbolic_Operation_Questions\"><\/span>Concepts Used in Symbolic Operation Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The details of the concepts used in symbolic operation questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symbol Mapping<\/td><td>Replace symbols with actual operations as per the question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BODMAS Rule<\/td><td>Maintain proper operator precedence while solving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use of Brackets<\/td><td>Always solve bracket expressions first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mental Calculation<\/td><td>Avoid writing every step for time management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reverse Checking<\/td><td>Verify final answer using reverse logic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skip Complex Operations<\/td><td>Focus on options or elimination for long expressions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-symbolic-operation-questions-in-reasoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_Symbolic_Operation_Questions_in_Reasoning\"><\/span>What are the types of Symbolic Operation Questions in Reasoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions on symbolic operation comes in the exams in different formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct Substitution<\/strong> \u2013 Symbols given and a direct expression is to be solved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puzzle-based<\/strong> \u2013 Requires multiple symbol mappings in a story format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coded (Symbol-based)<\/strong> \u2013 Complex logic where symbols mean different operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed-concept Reasoning<\/strong> \u2013 Combined with inequalities, arithmetic, or logic puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symbolic-operation-formulas-for-reasoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbolic_Operation_Formulas_for_Reasoning\"><\/span>Symbolic Operation Formulas for Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symbolic Operation doesn\u2019t use fixed formulas but instead relies on decoding and logic. Still, some mental templates help speed up solving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If <code>@<\/code> means addition and <code>#<\/code> means multiplication:<br>Solve <code>6 # 2 @ 4<\/code> \u2192 <code>6 \u00d7 2 + 4 = 16<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply BODMAS even with symbols once actual operations are known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decode each symbol <strong>before<\/strong> solving the expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symbolic-operation-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbolic_Operation_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Symbolic Operation Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some useful strategies for faster solving in exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decode symbols first<\/strong> before starting the calculation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use BODMAS rule<\/strong> once operations are known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work backwards from options<\/strong> if expression is lengthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignore symbols temporarily<\/strong> while focusing on structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid unnecessary calculations<\/strong> by estimating answer range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check if symbols repeat<\/strong> \u2013 same mapping can save time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-symbolic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754413864497\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. How to solve Symbolic Operation questions fast?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Decode symbols first and apply BODMAS. Practice similar patterns beforehand.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754413865611\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Are Symbolic Operation questions asked in SBI PO Mains?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, mostly as part of mixed puzzles or coded arithmetic.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754413866303\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. What are symbol-based Symbolic Operation questions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">These are questions where standard arithmetic operations are replaced by symbols or letters.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754413867035\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. 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