Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 38 ÷ 19 × 11 – 357 + 17 = 226
Option 1: – and ÷
Option 2: + and ÷
Option 3: × and +
Option 4: × and –
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Correct Answer: + and ÷
Solution : Given: 38 ÷ 19 × 11 – 357 + 17 = 226
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: – and ÷ = 38 – 19 × 11 ÷ 357 + 17 = 38 – 0.58 + 17 = 54.42 ≠ 226 Second option: + and ÷ = 38 + 19 × 11 – 357 ÷ 17 = 38 + 209 – 21 = 226 Third option: × and + = 38 ÷ 19 + 11 – 357 × 17 = 2 + 11 – 6069 = – 6056 ≠ 226 Fourth option : × and – = 38 ÷ 19 – 11 × 357 + 17 = 2 – 3927 + 17 = 3908 ≠ 226
Here, only the second option satisfies the R.H.S. of the given equation. Hence, the second option is correct.
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