Which two signs should be interchanged to make the below equation mathematically
correct?
24 + 120 ÷ 8 × 16 – 48 = 36
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ÷ and ×.
Given equation: 24 + 120 ÷ 8 × 16 – 48 = 36
Option 1: ÷ and ×
After interchanging the expression becomes:
24 + 120 × 8 ÷ 16 – 48 = 36
24 + 120 × 8 ÷ 16 – 48= 36
24 + 60 – 48 = 36
36 = 36