SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q86

Which two signs and numbers need to be intnerchanged to make the following equation correct?

(31 × 3) - (27 × 4) + (81 ÷ 9) = 126

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 27 and 9, + and -.

Given equation: (31 × 3) - (27 × 4) + (81 ÷ 9) = 126

Option (4):  27 and 9, + and -

After interchanging the signs and digits we get, 

⇒ (31 × 3) + (9 × 4) - (81 ÷ 27) = 126

⇒ 93 + 36 - 3 = 126

⇒ 129 - 3 = 126

⇒ 126 = 126