SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 123

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q123

Simplify

13.5 − [ 5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 7.

13.5−[5+0.5×(9−3×2)]

⇒ 13.5−[5+0.5×(9−6)]

⇒ 13.5−[5+0.5×(3)]

⇒ 13.5−[5+1.5]

⇒ 13.5−[6.5]

⇒ 13.5−6.5

⇒ 7