SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 61

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q61

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

8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 14 - 3 = 6

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 8 and 5.

Given equation: 8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 14 - 3 =6

Option 1: 8 and 5

After interchanging the expression becomes:

= 5 + (7 × 8 ÷ 14) - 3 =6

= 5 + 4 - 3

= 9 - 3

= 6