SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 77

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q77

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

15 + 15 × 15 - 15 ÷ 15 = 15

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. - and ÷.

Understanding

Given Equation: 15 + 15 × 15 - 15 ÷ 15 = 15

Check all the options:

Option 1: - and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  15 + 15 × 15 ÷ 15 - 15

=  15 is equal to 15.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Option 2: + and -

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  15 - 15 × 15 + 15 ÷ 15

=  -209 is not equal to 15.

Hence, option 2 is not the correct answer.

Option 3: × and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  15 + 15 ÷ 15 - 15 × 15

=  -209 is not equal to 15.

Hence, option 3 is not the correct answer.

Option 4: + and ×

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  15 × 15 + 15 - 15 ÷ 15

= 239 is not equal to 15.

Hence, option 4 is not the correct answer.