SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q31

After interchanging the given two numbers what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectivly?

7 and 8 

I. 5 × 7 + 6 ÷ 2 - 8

II. 8 + 3 × 7 - 5 ÷ 1

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 36 and 26.

I. 5 × 7 + 6 ÷ 2 - 8

After interchanging number

= 5 × 8 + (6 ÷ 2) - 7 

= 40 + 3 - 7

= 43 - 7 = 36.

Similarly, 

II. 8 + 3 × 7 - 5 ÷ 1

= 7 + 3 × 8 - (5 ÷ 1)

= 7 + 24 - 5 

= 31 - 5 = 26