SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 78

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

5 − 4 ÷ 2 × 10 + 7 = 7

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 10 and 5

Given equation: 5 − 4 ÷ 2 × 10 + 7 = 7

Checking all the options one by one:

1. 10 and 5

10 − 4 ÷ 2 × 5 + 7 = 7

10 − 2 × 5 + 7 = 7

10 − 10 + 7 = 7

7 = 7

The equation is balanced. So, no need to check other options.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.