2 Views

Question : Directions: Which two signs must be interchanged to correct the following equation?
35 + 7 × 12 – 6 ÷ 2 = 6

Option 1: – and ×

Option 2: – and ÷

Option 3: + and ×

Option 4: × and ÷


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: – and ×


Solution : Given:
35 + 7 × 12 – 6 ÷ 2 = 6

Let's check the options –
First options: – and ×
35 + 7 – 12 × 6 ÷ 2 = 6
On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation –
= 35 + 7 – 12 × 6 ÷ 2
= 35 + 7 – 12 × 3
= 35 + 7 – 36
= 6
Second option: – and ÷
35 + 7 × 12 ÷ 6 – 2 = 6
On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation –
= 35 + 7 × 12 ÷ 6 – 2
= 35 + 7 × 2 – 2
= 35 + 14 – 2
= 47 ≠ 6
Third option: + and ×
35 × 7 + 12 – 6 ÷ 2 = 6
On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation –
= 35 × 7 + 12 – 6 ÷ 2
= 35 × 7 + 12 – 3
= 245 + 12 – 3
= 254 ≠ 6
Fourth option: × and ÷
35 + 7 ÷ 12 – 6 × 2 = 6
On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation –
= 35 + 7 ÷ 12 – 6 × 2
= 35 + 0.58 – 6 × 2
= 35 + 0.58 – 12
= 23.58 ≠ 6

So, the first option satisfies the equation. Hence, the first option is correct.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
GRE ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Apply for GRE® Test now & save 10% with ApplyShop Gift Card | World's most used Admission Test for Graduate & Professional Schools
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books