SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q87

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

25 + 3 ÷ 9 -14 × 2 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 5.

Given equation: 25 + 3 ÷ 9 -14 × 2 = ?

On interchanging the signs:

25 - 3 × 9 + (14 ÷ 2) = ?

? = 25 - (3 × 9) + 7

? = 25 - 27 + 7

? = 32 - 27 = 5