SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 100

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q100

Find out the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.

10 + 10 × 10 - 10 ÷ 10 = -89

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. × and ÷.

Understanding

Given Equation: 10 + 10 × 10 - 10 ÷ 10 = -89

Check all the options:

Option 1: - and ×

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  10 + 10 - 10 × 10 ÷ 10

=  10 is not equal to -89.

Hence, option 1 is not the correct answer.

Option 2: × and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  10 + 10 ÷ 10 - 10 × 10

=  -89 is equal to -89.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Option 3: + and ×

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  10 × 10 + 10 - 10 ÷ 10

=  109 is not equal to -89.

Hence, option 3 is not the correct answer.

Option 4: - and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

= 10 + 10 × 10 ÷ 10 - 10

= 10 is not equal to -89.

Hence, option 4 is not the correct answer.