Choose the correct statement after remapping: If “+” means “÷”, “×” means “+”, “−” means “×” and “÷” means “−”, which of the following becomes a true equation/inequality under the remapped meanings?

Introduction / Context:This multiple-choice item asks you to evaluate four candidate statements after remapping each printed operator to a different arithmetic meaning. Your goal is to identify which option becomes a correct numerical relation (equality or inequality) under the new meanings.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Operator mapping: “+” → “÷”, “×” → “+”, “−” → “×”, “÷” → “−”.
• Options include both equality “=” and inequalities “<”, “>”, which retain their usual meanings.
• Standard precedence applies after remapping.

Concept / Approach:Translate each option’s expression using the mapping, compute with precedence, and check the stated relation.

Step-by-Step Solution:Option B (candidate): 36 + 6 - 3 x 2 = 20.Remap: “+” → “÷”, “−” → “×”, “×” → “+”.Thus, 36 ÷ 6 × 3 + 2 = 20.Compute: 36 ÷ 6 = 6; 6 × 3 = 18; 18 + 2 = 20 ⇒ equality holds ✅Check one more for contrast: Option A → 36 ÷ 6 + 3 ÷ 2 = 20 ⇒ 6 + 1.5 = 7.5 ≠ 20.Options C and D also evaluate to values not satisfying their inequalities under the mapping (both LHS become large due to “×”→“+” and “+”→“÷” interplay).

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They produce numerical LHS values that do not satisfy the stated equality/inequality once remapped and evaluated with precedence.

Common Pitfalls:

• Forgetting to remap every occurrence of a symbol.
• Violating precedence by adding before completing all multiplications/divisions.

Final Answer:36 + 6 - 3 x 2 = 20 (Option B) becomes true under the given remap.