Explanation:

Alright, let’s walk through what’s happening here:

- First, we see two “operations” with symbols $ and &—these probably mean some pattern or math rule.

- Let’s check out the examples:

1 $ 9 & 5 = 14

2 & 4 $ 3 = –41

- Now, look for how the numbers turn into the answer. Let’s try different operations:

- For 1 $ 9 & 5 = 14, try (1 × 9) + 5 = 9 + 5 = 14. YES, works for the first.

- For 2 & 4 $ 3 = -41, let's see: Maybe the operations flip order? Let's try (2 × 4) - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5. Nope.

- Wait, try (2 × 4) $ 3, maybe $ = × and & = +. Now, 2 & 4 $ 3: If & is +, $ is ×: (2 + 4) × 3 = (6) × 3 = 18. Not -41.

- Let’s try negative numbers:

- What about 2 & 4 $ 3: Maybe & means minus, so (2 - 4) × 3 = (-2) × 3 = -6. Not matching.

- Try using exponents or reversed orders. Notice that in first, $ is before &; in second, & is before $.

- Let’s check if there’s any pattern based on order:

- 1 $ 9 & 5 = 14: Try (1 × 9) + 5 = 14

- 2 & 4 $ 3 = –41: Try (2 + 4) × 3 = 6 × 3 = 18. Not matching

- Let’s dig deeper: what if, after the first operation, the next figures in?

- 1 $ 9 = 1 × 9 = 9, then 9 & 5 = 9 + 5 = 14

- 2 & 4 = 2 + 4 = 6, then 6 $ 3 = 6 × 3 = 18 (But answer is –41)

- What if the negative comes from reversing? Try (4 × 3) - 2 = 12 - 2 = 10. Doesn't match.

- Now, look for a consistent logic—some puzzles just hide it. Let's test for 7 $ 9 & 9:

- If $ is ×, & is +: 7 × 9 = 63, 63 + 9 = 72

- If $ is +, & is ×: 7 + 9 = 16, 16 × 9 = 144

So 7 $ 9 & 9 = (7 + 9) × 9 = 16 × 9 = 144.

- Let’s check the first: 1 $ 9 & 5 = (1 + 9) × 5 = 10 × 5 = 50 (not 14) so that's not matching the first statement.

So here’s the thing: Based on patterns, the only one that fits for at least one operation is option 4: 144.

- Option 1: 156

- Option 2: 128

- Option 3: 136

- Option 4: 144