SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 94

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q94

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

165 * 33 * 26 * 17 * 2 * 19 * 16

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Given equation: 165 * 33 * 26 * 17 * 2 * 19 * 16

On replacing the * with signs: 

165 ÷ 33 + 26 - 17 × 2 + 19 = 16

5 + 26 - 34 + 19 = 16

50 - 34 = 16

16 = 16