SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q83

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

18 * 3 * 12 * 9 * 3 * 111

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Given statement: 18 * 3 * 12 * 9 * 3 * 111

According to the question, after replacing the * signs:

(18 ÷ 3) + (12 × 9) - 3 = 111 

⇒ 6 + 108  - 3 = 111

⇒ 114 - 3 = 111

⇒ 111 = 111