SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CPO 2024 - 27th June 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q177

Find the two signs to be interchanged for making the following equation correct.

 2 + 10 × 12 - 4 ÷ 24 = 8

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Given equation: 2 + 10 × 12 - 4 ÷ 24 = 8

After interchangeing signs, 

⇒ 2 + 10 × (12 ÷ 4) - 24 = 8

⇒ 2 + (10 × 3) - 24 = 8

⇒ 2 + 30 - 24 = 8

⇒ 32 - 24 = 8

⇒ 8 = 8