SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 80

SSC GD Constable (English) - 30 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q80

Which two numbers(not digits) and two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

100 ×\times 5 - 110 ÷\div 2 + 12 = 210

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 5 and 2; + and -

100 ×\times  5 - 110 ÷\div 2 + 12 = 210

After interchanging numbers and signs 2 and 12; ×\times  and +;

100 + 5 - 110 ÷ 12 × 2 = 210

100 + 5 - 9.17 × 2 = 210

105 - 18.34 = 210

86.67 = 210

After interchanging numbers and signs 5 and 2; + and -;

100 × 2 + 110 ÷ 5 - 12 = 210

200 + 22 - 12 = 210

222 - 12 = 210

210 = 210

Thus, no need to check further options.

 Hence, the correct answer is 5 and 2; + and -.