Question : Directions: Which two numbers and two signs can be interchanged to balance the given equation? 16 × 4 + 12 ÷ 4 – 15 = 59
Option 1: 4 and 12; × and ÷
Option 2: 12 and 15; ÷ and –
Option 3: 16 and 12; + and –
Option 4: 15 and 16; × and +
Correct Answer: 16 and 12; + and –
Solution : Given: 16 × 4 + 12 ÷ 4 – 15 = 59
Let's check each option – First option: 4 and 12; × and ÷ Since there are two 4s in the given equation, it is not clear which 4 should be interchanged with 12. Therefore, this option is incorrect. Second option: 12 and 15; ÷ and – On interchanging the mathematical signs and numbers, we get – 16 × 4 + 15 – 4 ÷ 12 = 59 On solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 16 × 4 + 15 – 4 ÷ 12 = 16 × 4 + 15 – 0.33 = 64 + 15 – 0.33 = 78.67 ≠ 59 Third option: 16 and 12; + and – On interchanging the mathematical signs and numbers, we get – 12 × 4 – 16 ÷ 4 + 15 = 59 On solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 12 × 4 – 16 ÷ 4 + 15 = 12 × 4 – 4 + 15 = 48 – 4 + 15 = 59 Fourth option: 15 and 16; × and + On interchanging the mathematical signs and numbers, we get – 15 + 4 × 12 ÷ 4 – 16 = 59 On solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 15 + 4 × 12 ÷ 4 – 16 = 15 + 4 × 3 – 16 = 15 + 12 – 16 = 11 ≠ 59
So, only the third option satisfies the equation. Hence, the third option is correct.
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