SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q86

Which of the following interchange of numbers and signs would make the given equation correct?

24 × 9 + 6 ÷ 24 - 18 = 22

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 6 and 9, ÷ and +

24 × 9 + 6 ÷ 24 - 18 = 22

After interchanging signs and numbers,

24 × (6 ÷ 9) +24 - 18 = 22

(24 × 2/3) + 24 - 18 = 22

(16 + 24) - 18 = 22

40 - 18 = 22

22 = 22