SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

The value of 3 × 2 ÷ 3 of 12 – 3 ÷ 2 × (2 – 3) × 2 + 3 ÷ 2 is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 14/3.

3 × 2 ÷ 3 of 12 – 3 ÷ 2 × (2 – 3) × 2 + 3 ÷ 2

⇒ 3 × 2 ÷ 3 of 12 – 3 ÷ 2 × -1 × 2 + 3 ÷ 2

⇒ 3 × 2 ÷ 36 – 3 ÷ 2 × -1 × 2 + 3 ÷ 2

⇒ 3 × (2/36) – (3/2) × -1 × 2 + 3/2

⇒ 1/6 + 3 + 3/2 = 14/3