SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 172

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q172

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation.

16 * 35 * 5 * 20 * 4 * 89

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. -, ÷, +, × ,=

16 * 35 * 5 * 20 * 4 * 89

After interchangeing signs, 

16 - (35 ÷ 5) + (20 × 4) = 89

16 - 7 + 80 = 89

96 - 7 = 89

89 = 89