SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 62

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q62

By interchanging which two signs and two numbers (not digits) the equation will be correct?

8 + 6 × 4 - 3 ÷ 1 = 2

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. + and -, 8 and 3.

8 + 6 × 4 - 3 ÷ 1 = 2

Option 2) + and -, 6 and 3

After interchanging signs and numbers, 

8 - 3 × 4 + 6 ÷ 1 = 2

⇒ 8 - 3 × 4 + 6 = 2

⇒ 8 - 12 + 6 = 2

⇒ 14 - 12 = 2

⇒ 2 = 2

LHS = RHS