Practicing Success
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 120 ÷ 12 x 6 + 24 - 15 = 27 |
12 and 6 12 and 5 12 and 24 6 and 24 |
12 and 24 |
By interchanging 12 and 24 in the equation: 120 ÷ 12 x 6 + 24 - 15 = 27, the equation becomes 120 ÷ 24 x 6 + 12 - 15 = 27 Using BODMAS rule, ⇒ 5 x 6 + 12 - 15 = 27 ⇒ 30 + 12 - 15 = 27 LHS = RHS The equation becomes correct. |