SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 153

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q153

Which of the following interchange of numbers (not digit) would make the given equation correct?

16 × 5 ÷ 20 + 6 + 50 = 40

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 40, 50.

Given equation: 16 × 5 ÷ 20 + 6 + 50 = 40

Option 1: 40, 50

After interchanging the expression becomes:

⇒ 16 × 5 ÷ 20 + 6 + 40 = 50

⇒ 4 + 6 + 40 = 50

⇒ 10 + 40 = 50