SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 31

SSC MTS - 07/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Reasoning • Q31

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
52 + 44 − 38 ÷ 2 + 13 × 4 − 26 = 97
(Note: Interchange should be done of entire number and not individual digits of a given number)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 38 and 26.

Given equation: 52 + 44 − 38 ÷ 2 + 13 × 4 − 26 = 97

On interchanging the numbers:

52 + 44 − 26 ÷ 2 + 13 × 4 − 38 = 97

52 + 44 - 13 + 52 - 38 = 97

148 - 51 = 97

97 = 97