SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 70

SSC GD Const (English) - 30 March 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q70

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

× and -

I. 7 × 8 - 6 + 15 ÷ 3

II. 8 - 9 × 2 + 45 ÷ 5

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. -36 and 79.

Given: × and -

I. 7 × 8 - 6 + 15 ÷ 3 (After interchanging the given two signs):

⇒ 7 - (8 × 6) + (15 ÷ 3) 

⇒ 7 - 48 + 5 

⇒ 12 - 48 = -36

II. 8 - 9 × 2 + 45 ÷ 5 (After interchanging the given two signs):

⇒ (8 × 9) - 2 + (45 ÷ 5)

⇒ 72 - 2 + 9 

⇒ 81 - 2 = 79