SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q85

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

32 * 42 * 7 * 7 * 17 = 202

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. × ÷ - +.

Given equation: 32 * 42 * 7 * 7 * 17 = 202

Option 1: × ÷ - +

⇒ 32 × 42 ÷ 7 - 7 + 17 = 202

⇒ 32 × 6 - 7 + 17 = 202

⇒ 192 - 7 + 17 = 202

⇒ 202 = 202