SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Simplify the given expression.
18 ÷ 3 of 2 x 5 + 72 ÷ 18 of 2 × 3 - 4 ÷ 8 x 2

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 20

Given that

⇒ 18 ÷ 3 of 2 x 5 + 72 ÷ 18 of 2 × 3 - 4 ÷ 8 x 2

⇒ 18 ÷ 6 x 5 + 72 ÷ 36 × 3 - 4 ÷ 8 x 2

⇒ 3 x 5 + 2 × 3 - (1/2) x 2

⇒ 15 + 6 - 1

⇒ 21 - 1

⇒ 20