SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 77

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q77

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

132 ÷ 6 - 24 × 5 + 9 = 43

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Given equation: 132 ÷ 6 - 24 × 5 + 9 = 43

Option 1: + and ×

After interchanging the expression becomes:

132 ÷ 6 - 24 + 5 × 9 = 43

22 - 24 + 5 × 9

22 - 24 + 45

43 = 43