Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
36 ÷ 2 × 12 + 3 - 6 = 24
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e × and -.
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Given equation: 36 ÷ 2 × 12 + 3 - 6 = 24 Check all the options: Option 1: ÷ and × After replacement the equation becomes; = 36 × 2 ÷ 12 + 3 - 6 = 3 is not equal to 24. Hence, option 1 is not the correct answer. |
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Option 2: - and ÷ After replacement the equation becomes; = 36 - 2 × 12 + 3 ÷ 6 = 12.5 is not equal to 24. Hence, option 2 is not the correct answer. |
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Option 3: × and - After replacement the equation becomes; = 36 ÷ 2 - 12 + 3 × 6 = 24 is equal to 24. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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Option 4: + and × After replacement the equation becomes; = 36 ÷ 2 + 12 × 3 - 6 = 48 is not equal to 24. Hence, option 4 is not the correct answer. |