Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
192 × 16 + 9 - 8 ÷ 2 = 5
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. × and ÷.
Given equation: 192 × 16 + 9 - 8 ÷ 2 = 5
Option 1: × and ÷
After interchanging the expression becomes:
= 192 ÷ 16 + 9 - 8 × 2 = 5
= 12 + 9 - 8 × 2
= 12 + 9 - 16
= 5 is equal to 5.
As we have found our answer, there is no need to check further options.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.