SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 63

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q63

By interchanging which two signs and two numbers the equation will be correct?

8 ÷ 4 × 6 + 3 - 9 = 1

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. × and ÷, 8 and 9.

Given equation: 8 ÷ 4 × 6 + 3 - 9 = 1

Option 1: × and ÷, 8 and 9

After interchanging the expression becomes:

⇒ (9 × 4 ÷ 6) + 3 - 8 = 1

⇒ 6 + 3 - 8

⇒ 9 - 8

⇒ 1 = 1