SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q85

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

39 ÷ 3 × 13 + 26 – 13 = 2

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Understanding

Given equation: 39 ÷ 3 × 13 + 26 – 13 = 2

Let us check all the options:

Option 1: ÷ and ×

The expression becomes:

= 39 × 3 ÷ 13 + 26 – 13

= 22 is not equal to 2.

Option 2: ÷ and –

= 39 - 3 × 13 + 26 ÷ 13

= 2 is equal to 2.

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

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.