SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 162

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q162

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

31 ÷ 48 × 7 – 322 + 23 = 353

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ÷ and +.

Given equation: 31 ÷ 48 × 7 – 322 + 23 = 353

Option 1: ÷ and +

After interchanging the expression becomes:

31 + 48 × 7 – 322 ÷ 23 = 353

31 + 48 × 7 – 14

31 + 336 – 14

367 - 14

353 = 353