SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q22

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

48 × 16 − 20 ÷ 21 + 7 = ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. −269.

Given equation: 48 × 16 − 20 ÷ 21 + 7 = ?

On interchanging the signs:

48 - 16 × 20 + 21 ÷ 7 = ?

? = 48 - 320 + 3

? = 51 - 320 = -269