SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q83

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

8 + 12 ÷ 6 × 8 - 9 = 8

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e.  × and ÷.

Understanding

Given equation: 8 + 12 ÷ 6 × 8 - 9 = 8

Let us check all the options:

Option 1: ÷ and +

The expression becomes:

= 8 ÷ 12 + 6 × 8 - 9

= 39.66 is not equal to 8.

Option 2: × and ÷

= 8 + 12 × 6 ÷ 8 - 9

= 8 is equal to 8.

As we have found our answer, we need not check the other options.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.