What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘×’ is replaced by ‘÷’, ‘÷’ is replaced by ‘+’, ‘+’ is replaced by ‘×’ and ‘–’ remains unchanged? 42 × 3 ÷ 4 + 9 – 17 = ?

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Let's first rewrite the equation with the new operators:

Given: 42 × 3 ÷ 4 + 9 – 17 = ?

Operator replacements:
- ‘×’ is replaced by ‘÷’
- ‘÷’ is replaced by ‘+’
- ‘+’ is replaced by ‘×’
- ‘–’ remains unchanged

So, the equation becomes:
42 ÷ 3 + 4 × 9 – 17

Now, apply the correct order of operations (BODMAS):
1. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction.

Step 1: 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Step 2: 4 × 9 = 36

So, the equation is now:
14 + 36 – 17

Step 3: 14 + 36 = 50
Step 4: 50 – 17 = 33

Therefore, the answer is 33.

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