SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

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

14 − 45 × 5 + 6 ÷ 3 = ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 5.

Given equation: 14 − 45 × 5 + 6 ÷ 3 = ?

On interchanging the signs:

14 + (45 ÷ 5) - (6 × 3) = ?

? = 14 + 9 - 18

? = 23 - 18

? = 5