Simplify
13.5 − [ 5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]
Show answer & explanation
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
SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q123
Simplify
13.5 − [ 5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]
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