SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

Simplify the following expression.

79 – [6 – {4 – (8 × (6+3))}] ÷2

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 42.

79 – [6 – {4 – (8 × (6+3))}] ÷2

Now using BODMAS, we get

⇒ 79 – [6 – {4 – (8 × 9)}] ÷ 2

⇒ 79 – [6 – {4 – 72}] ÷ 2

⇒ 79 – [6 – {-68}] ÷ 2

⇒ 79 – [6 + 68] ÷ 2

⇒ 79 – 74 ÷ 2

⇒ 79 – 37

⇒ 42