Which two signs should be interchanged to make the below…

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

104 $\div$ 13 + 78 - 3 $\times$ 2 = 143

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. ÷ and −.

104 $\div$ 13 + 78 - 3 $\times$ 2 = 143

After interchanging option 1 ÷ and −;

104 - 13 + 78 ÷ 3 × 2 = 143

104 - 13 + 52 = 143

156 - 13 = 143

143 = 143

Thus, no need to check further options.

Hence, the correct answer is ÷ and −.

SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 69