SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 175

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q175

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
467 * 231 * 123 * 789 * 345 * 131

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. +, −, −, +, =

467 * 231 * 123 * 789 * 345 * 131

Option 1  +, −, +, +, =

467 + 231 - 123 + 789 + 345 = 131

1709 is not equal to 131

Option 2 +, −, −, +, =

467 + 231 - 123 - 789 + 345 = 131

131 = 131

Hence, the correct answer is +, −, −, +, =