SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 163

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q163

Which two numbers (not digits) and which two signs should be interchanged to yield the value ‘zero’ for the following expression?
13 + 65 ÷ 2 × 8 – 21

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. + and ÷; 13 and 65.

Given expression: 13 + 65 ÷ 2 × 8 – 21

Option 1) + and ÷; 13 and 65

= 65 ÷ 13 + 2 × 8 – 21

= 5 + 2 × 8 – 21

= 5 + 16 - 21

= 21- 21 = 0