SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q80

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
9 * 16 * 64 * 8 * 2 * 9

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given equation: 9 * 16 * 64 * 8 * 2 * 9

After putting signs,

9 + {(16 ÷ 64) × 8} - 2 = 9

⇒ 9 + 2 - 2 = 9 

⇒ 9 = 9