SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q84

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the
* signs and balance the given equation.
36 * 12 * 6 * 12 * 3 = 63

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

From option 1) : ×, ÷, -, +

Given equation : 36 * 12 * 6 * 12 * 3 = 63

After inserting the mathematical signs we get:

⇒  36 × 12 ÷ 6 - 12 + 3 = 63

After using the BODMAS rule, 

⇒ 36 × (12 ÷ 6) - 12 + 3 = 63

⇒ (36 × 2) - 12 + 3 = 63

⇒ 72 - 12 + 3 = 63

⇒ 75 - 12 = 63

⇒ 63 = 63

LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is  ×, ÷, -, +.