Which one of the following four interchanges in signs and numbers would make the given equation correct?
9 ÷ 15 x 12 = 20
Options:
÷ and x, 15 and 12
÷ and x, 15 and 9
÷ and x, 12 and 9
None of these
Correct Answer:
÷ and x, 12 and 9
Explanation:
Considering each case separately- a) Making the interchanges given in 1, we get 9 x 12 ÷ 15 = 20; 7.2 = 20, which is false. b) Making the interchanges given in 2, we get 15 x 9 ÷ 12 = 20; 11.25 = 20, which is false. c) Making the interchanges given in 3, we get 12 x 15 ÷ 9 = 20; 20 = 20, which is true.