Which of the following interchange of numbers (not digits) would make the given equation correct?
8 × 15 ÷ 3 + 14 - 4 = 26
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 4, 8.
Given equation: 8 × 15 ÷ 3 + 14 - 4 = 26
Option 1: 4, 8
After interchanging the expression becomes:
4 × 15 ÷ 3 + 14 - 8 = 26
4 × 5 + 14 - 8 = 26
20 + 14 - 8 = 26
34 - 8 = 26
26 = 26