SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 123

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q123

The value of 9 × [(9 – 4) ÷ {(8 ÷ 8 of 4) + (4 ÷ 4 of 2)}] is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 60

Understanding Application
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Given

9 × [(9 – 4) ÷ {(8 ÷ 8 of 4) + (4 ÷ 4 of 2)}]

Now

Using BODMAS rule

= 9 × [(9 – 4) ÷ {(8 ÷ 8 × 4) + (4 ÷ 4 × 2)}]

= 9 × [(9 – 4) ÷ {(8 ÷ 32) + (4 ÷ 8)}]

= 9 × [(9 – 4) ÷ {(1/4) + (1/2)}]

= 9 × [(5) ÷ {1/4 + 1/2}]

= 9 × [(5) ÷ 3/4]

= 9 × [5 ÷ 3/4]

= 9 × 5 × 4 ÷ 3

60