SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 158

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q158

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

16 * 17 * 14 * 2 * 3 * 251

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ×, −, ÷, ×, =.

16 * 17 * 14 * 2 * 3 * 251

After interchanging signs, 

16 × 17 - (14 ÷ 2 ) × 3 = 251

272 - 7 × 3 = 251

251 = 251