SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q76

After interchanging the given two numbers and two signs what will be the values of equations (I) and (II) respectively?

× and +, 3 and 9

I. 7 × 9 - 8 ÷ 2 + 3

II. 4 × 9 - 3 + 8 ÷ 2

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. -26, -29.

Given conditions: × and +, 3 and 9

After interchanging the expression becomes:

I. 7 + 3 - 8 ÷ 2 × 9

= 7 + 3 - 4 × 9 = -26

II. 4 × 9 - 3 + 8 ÷ 2

= 4 + 3 - 9 × 8 ÷ 2

= 4 + 3 - 9 × 4 = - 29