SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 30

SSC MTS - 18/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q30

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

7 × 4− 8 × 2 + 3 × 14 × 5− 9 = 133

(Note: Interchange should be done of entire number and not individual digits of a given number)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 14 and 9.

Given equation: 7 × 4− 8 × 2 + 3 × 14 × 5− 9 = 133

On interchanging the two numbers:

7 × 4− 8 × 2 + 3 × 9 × 5− 14 = 133

28 - 16 + 135 - 14 = 133

163 - 30 = 133

133 = 133