Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
12 + 16 ÷ 8 × 4 - 8 = 24
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. - and ÷.
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Given Equation: 12 + 16 ÷ 8 × 4 - 8 = 24 Check all the options: Option 1: + and × After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 × 16 ÷ 8 + 4 - 8 = 20 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; = 12 + 16 ÷ 8 - 4 × 8 = -18 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; = 12 + 16 × 8 ÷ 4 - 8 = 36 is not equal to 24. Hence, option 3 is not the correct answer. |
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Option 4: - and ÷ After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 + 16 - 8 × 4 ÷ 8 = 24 is equal to 24. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. |