Which two numbers (not the digits of the numbers) and two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
19 – 2 + 4 ÷ 5 × 4 = 27
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 4, 2 and ÷, +.
Given equation: 19 – 2 + 4 ÷ 5× 4 =27
On interchanging the numbers and signs:
19 – 4 ÷ 2 + 5 × 2 = 27
19 - 2 + 10 = 27
29 - 2 = 27
27 - 27