SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q83

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

17 * 11 * 42 * 2 * 7 = 18

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Given equation: 17 * 11 * 42 * 2 * 7 = 18

Option 2: -, +, ×, ÷

After interchanging the expression becomes:

17 - 11 + 42 × 2 ÷ 7 = 18

18 = 18