SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q77

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

342 × 18 + 79 − 45 ÷ 3 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 75.

Given equation: 342 × 18 + 79 − 45 ÷ 3 = ?

If ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged:

342 ÷ 18 - 79 + 45 × 3 = ?

? = 19 - 79 + 45 × 3 ⇒ ? = 19 - 79 + 135 = 75