SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 97

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q97

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

15 ÷ 8 + 12 × 2 – 2 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 116.

Given equation: 15 ÷ 8 + 12 × 2 – 2 = ?

On interchanging the signs:

15 × 8 - 12 ÷ 2 + 2 = ?

? = 120 - 6 + 2 

? = 122 - 6 = 116