Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?
96 × 8 − 15 ÷ 5 + 100 = 37
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ÷ and ×.
Given equation: 96 × 8 − 15 ÷ 5 + 100 = 37
On interchanging the signs:
96 ÷ 8 − 15 × 5 + 100 = 37
12 - 75 + 100 = 37
121 - 75 = 37
37 = 37