Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?
785 – 125 + 12 ÷ 6 × 39 = 574
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. × and +.
Given equation: 785 – 125 + 12 ÷ 6 × 39 = 574
Option 1: × and +
After interchanging the expression becomes:
785 – 125 × 12 ÷ 6 + 39 = 574
785 – 125 × 2 + 39 = 574
785 – 250 + 39 = 574
574 = 574