Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
96 ÷ 6 - 16 + 12 x 8 = 40
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
In the given equation, 96 ÷ 6 - 16 + 12 x 8 = 40
if we interchange 6 and 12, it becomes:
96 ÷ 12 - 16 + 6 x 8 = 40
Using BODMAS rule,
LHS = 96 ÷ 12 - 16 + 6 x 8
= 8 - 16 + 48
= 40 = RHS
Thus, after the interchange the equation becomes correct.