SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 191

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q191

The two given expressions on either side of the ‘=’ sign will have the same value if two numbers on either side or on the same side are interchanged. Find from the given option the correct numbers to be interchanged.

4 + 6 × 2 – 27 ÷ 3 = 8 × 2 – 4 + 9 ÷ 3

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 6, 8.

Understanding

Given: 4 + 6 × 2 – 27 ÷ 3 = 8 × 2 – 4 + 9 ÷ 3

The numbers that should be interchanged to satisfy the given equation are:

6 and 8 i.e. Option 2.

We will check it by putting it in the equation.

4 + 8 × 2 – 27 ÷ 3 = 6 × 2 – 4 + 9 ÷ 3

L.H.S.= 4 + 8 × 2 – 9 = 4 + 16 - 9 = 20 - 9 = 11

R.H.S.=  6 × 2 – 4 + 3 = 12 – 4 + 3 = 15 - 4 = 11

Thus, it satisfies the equation.