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Question : Directions: Which two signs and two numbers (Not digits) should be interchanged in the given equation to make it correct?
9 ÷ 3 + 7 × 4 – 5 = 20

Option 1: ÷ and –, 5 and 4

Option 2: × and –, 3 and 5

Option 3: + and ×, 9 and 7

Option 4: ÷ and –, 7 and 5


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Correct Answer: + and ×, 9 and 7


Solution : Given:
9 ÷ 3 + 7 × 4 – 5 = 20

Let's check the given options –
First Option: ÷ and –, 5 and 4
⇒ 9 – 3 + 7 × 5 ÷ 4 = 20
Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
= 9 – 3 + 7 × 1.25
= 9 – 3 + 8.75
= 14.75 20
Second option: × and –, 3 and 5
⇒ 9 ÷ 5 + 7 – 4 × 3 = 20
Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
= 1.8 + 7 – 4 × 3
= 1.8 + 7 – 12
= –3.2 20
Third option: + and ×, 9 and 7
⇒ 7 ÷ 3 × 9 + 4 – 5 = 20
Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
= 21 + 4 – 5
= 20
Fourth option: ÷ and –, 7 and 5
⇒ 9 – 3 + 5 × 4 ÷ 7 = 20
Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
= 9 – 3 + 5 × 0.57
= 9 – 3 + 2.85
= 8.85 20

So, only the third option satisfies the given equation. Hence, the third option is correct.

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