If + means x, ÷ means +, x means - and - means ÷, then 124 ÷ 32 - 8 + 2 × 11 is equal to :

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To solve the problem, we need to interpret the given expression using the specified symbol substitutions:

1. "+" means "x" (multiplication)
2. "÷" means "+" (addition)
3. "x" means "-" (subtraction)
4. "-" means "÷" (division)

The original expression is: 124 ÷ 32 - 8 + 2 × 11

Substituting the symbols according to the given meanings, we get:

- "124 ÷ 32" becomes "124 + 32"
- "32 - 8" becomes "32 ÷ 8"
- "8 + 2" becomes "8 x 2"
- "2 × 11" becomes "2 - 11"

Now, let's rewrite the entire expression with these substitutions:

124 + 32 ÷ 8 x 2 - 11

Next, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Division and multiplication from left to right:
   - 32 ÷ 8 = 4
   - 4 x 2 = 8

2. Now the expression is: 124 + 8 - 11

3. Addition and subtraction from left to right:
   - 124 + 8 = 132
   - 132 - 11 = 121

Therefore, the final result of the expression is 121.

Explanation of why each option is incorrect:

1. Option 1 (120): This result does not match the calculated result of 121. It likely arises from an error in following the order of operations or incorrect substitution of symbols.

3. Option 3 (132): This result might occur if the subtraction step (132 - 11) is skipped or miscalculated. However, following the correct order of operations leads to 121.

4. Option 4 (None of these): This option is incorrect because we have determined that the correct result is indeed one of the given options, specifically Option 2.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 2 (121), as supported by the detailed calculation and logical reasoning above.