Question : Direction: In the following questions, correct the equation by interchanging the two signs.
6 ÷ 17 × 51 + 6 – 12 = –4
Option 1: × and ÷
Option 2: + and ÷
Option 3: + and –
Option 4: – and ÷
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Correct Answer: × and ÷
Solution : Given:
6 ÷ 17 × 51 + 6 – 12 = –4
Let's check the options —
First option: × and ÷;
After interchanging the signs, the equation becomes 6 × 17 ÷ 51 + 6 – 12 = –4. So, this option is correct.
Second option: + and ÷;
After interchanging the signs, the equation becomes 6 + 17 × 51 ÷ 6 – 12 = 138.5. This is not equal to –4. So, this option is not correct.
Third option: + and –;
After interchanging the signs, the equation becomes 6 ÷ 17 × 51 – 6 + 12 = 24. This is not equal to –4. So, this option is not correct.
Fourth option: – and ÷;
After interchanging the signs, the equation becomes 6 – 17 × 51 + 6 ÷ 12 = –860.5. This is not equal to –4. So, this option is not correct.
Hence, the first option is correct.
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