Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the ? signs and make the given statement correct.
14 ? 2 ? 4 ? 6 ? 4
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → ÷, ×, >, ×
Put the signs of an option in place of the ? signs in order, work out each side by BODMAS, then check the sign between the two sides.
With the signs of Option (2): 14 ÷ 2 × 4 > 6 × 4
Left side: \(14\div2=7\), then \(7\times4=28\)
Right side: \(6\times4=24\)
28 is greater than 24, so the statement is true
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) ×, ÷, >, × — Incorrect. 14 × 2 ÷ 4 \(=\) 7, and 7 is not greater than 24.
Option (3) ÷, +, =, × — Incorrect. 14 ÷ 2 + 4 \(=\) 11, and 11 is not equal to 24.
Option (4) ÷, +, >, × — Incorrect. 14 ÷ 2 + 4 \(=\) 11, and 11 is not greater than 24.