SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q76

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

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 - 7 = 133

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e + and ÷.

Understanding

Let's check each options:

Option 1: - and ÷

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 - 7 = 133

225 + 5 x 3 - 5 ÷ 7 

239.28 ≠ 133

Option 2: - and ×

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 - 7 = 133

225 + 5 - 3 ÷ 5 x 7

225.8 ≠ 133

Option 3: + and ×

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 - 7 = 133

225 x 5 + 3 ÷ 5 - 7

1118.6  ≠ 133

Option 4: + and ÷

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 - 7 = 133

225 ÷ 5 × 3 + 5 - 7 

133 = 133

Hence, Option 4 is the correct answer.