SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 165

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q165

Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

9 + 6 × 3 - 9 ÷ 1 = 10

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ÷ and -

9 + 6 × 3 - 9 ÷ 1 = 10

After interchanging signs, 

⇒ 9 + 6 × (3 ÷ 9) - 1 = 10

⇒ 9 + (6 × 1/3) - 1 = 10

⇒ 9 + 2 - 1 = 10

⇒ 11 - 1 = 10

⇒ 10 = 10