Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct 192 times 16 9 minus 8 div...........

Logical Reasoning (CPO) Arthemetic Operations

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

192 × 16 + 9 − 8 ÷ 2 = 5

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SSC CPO 11th Nov 2022 Shift 1

× and ÷

+ and −

× and −

+ and ÷

To determine which signs should be interchanged, evaluate each option:

- Option 1: × and ÷

- Equation becomes: 192 ÷ 16 + 9 - 8 × 2 = 5

- Solving the equation: 12 + 9 - 16 = 5

- This results in: 21 - 16 = 5

- ? This is correct.

- Option 2: + and -

- Equation becomes: 192 × 16 - 9 + 8 ÷ 2 = 5

- This doesn't resolve to 5.

- Option 3: × and -

- Equation becomes: 192 - 16 + 9 × 8 ÷ 2 = 5

- This doesn't resolve to 5.

- Option 4: + and ÷

- Equation becomes: 192 × 16 ÷ 9 - 8 + 2 = 5

- This doesn't resolve to 5.

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