SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q98

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs, to balance the following equation.

(12 * 7 * 6) * 13 * 6

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Understanding

Let's check each option:

Option 1: -, ÷, ×, =

(12 - 7 ÷ 6) x 13 = 6

140.833 ≠ 6

Option 2: ×, -, ÷, =

(12 x 7 - 6) ÷ 13 = 6

6 = 6

Option 3: ÷, -, =, ×

(12 ÷ 7 - 6) = 13 x 6

-4.28 ≠ 78

Option 4: ×, =, ÷, -

(12 x 7 = 6) ÷ 13 - 6

Not applicable

Hence, option 2 is correct answer.