Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
12 + 8 × 24 ÷ 6 - 3 = 19
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ÷ and +.
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Given Equation: 12 + 8 × 24 ÷ 6 - 3 = 19 Check all the options: Option 1: × and ÷ After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 + 8 ÷ 24 × 6 - 3 = 11 is not equal to 39. Hence, option 1 is not the correct answer. |
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Option 2: ÷ and + After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 ÷ 8 × 24 + 6 - 3 = 19 is equal to 39. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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Option 3: + and × After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 × 8 + 24 ÷ 6 - 3 = 97 is not equal to 39. Hence, option 3 is not the correct answer. |
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Option 4: - and ÷ After replacement the equation becomes; = 12 + 8 × 24 - 6 ÷ 3 = 202 is not equal to 39. Hence, option 4 is not the correct answer. |