Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
40 + 10 ÷ 2 × 8 – 17 = 17
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. + and -
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40 + 10 ÷ 2 × 8 – 17 = 17 is to be true. We need to check with the options. |
From option 1, by interchanging signs + and -, we get 40 – 10 ÷ 2 × 8 + 17 = 40 – 40 + 17 = 17 = RHS Hence, Option 1 is correct |