SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 76

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q76

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

3 + 4 – 6 ÷ 2 = 7

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 6 and 4

Understanding

For 3 + 4 – 6 ÷ 2 = 7 to be true, we need to check with the options.

Interchanging 6 and 2

3 + 4 – 2 ÷ 6 

4 is not equal to 7.

Interchanging 3 and 6.

6 + 4 – 3 ÷ 2

8.5 is not equal to 7

Interchanging 2 and 3.

2 + 4 – 6 ÷ 3

6 is not equal to 7.

Interchanging 6 and 4

3 + 6 – 4 ÷ 2

7 = 7

Hence, 6 and 4 will be interchanged to make the equation correct