Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Puzzle

Question:

Correct the following equation by interchanging the two signs:

5 × 15 ÷ 7 - 20 + 4 = 77

Options:

- and +

× and ÷

+ and ÷

+ and ×

Correct Answer:

+ and ÷

Explanation:

Given equation: 5 × 15 ÷ 7 - 20 + 4 = 77

Interchanging signs: (÷ and +)

5 × 15 + 7 – 20 ÷ 4

According to BODMAS rule.

5 × 15 + 7 – 20 ÷ 4

= 5 × 15 + 7 – 5

= 82 - 5

77