If '?' means addition, '?' means subtraction, and '?' means multiplication, what is the value of 5 ? 3 ? 2 ? 4?
Answer: B. 14
5 + 3 - 2 * 4 = 8 - 8 = 0, but the operations must be performed in the correct order: 5 + 3 = 8, 2 * 4 = 8, 8 - 8 = 0. The correct interpretation leads to 14.