SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 90

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q90

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

14 + 16 × 14 - 7 ÷ 3 = 43

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Understanding

Given Equation: 14 + 16 × 14 - 7 ÷ 3 = 43

Check all the options:

Option 1: - and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  14 + 16 × 14 ÷ 7 - 3

=  43 is equal to 43.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Option 2: × and ÷

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  14 + 16 ÷ 14 - 7 ×  3

= -5.85 is not equal to 43.

Hence, option 2 is not the correct answer.

Option 3: + and -

After replacement the equation becomes;

=  14 - 16 × 14 + 7 ÷ 3

=  -207.66 is not equal to 43.

Hence, option 3 is not the correct answer.

Option 4: - and ×

After replacement the equation becomes;

= 14 + 16 - 14 × 7 ÷ 3

= -2.66 is not equal to 43.

Hence, option 4 is not the correct answer.