13_46_8_180_210_75 = 64. Use + and - take m = + and n = - . Find m-n ?
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13_46_8_180_210_75 = 64. Use + and - take m = + and n = - . Find m-n ?
- A.
-0.5
- B.
-4
- C.
-1
- D.
-2
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Correct answer: C
Solution: Place + or - signs between the numbers so the sum equals 64, then count how many plus signs (m) and minus signs (n) are used.
One valid arrangement is: 13 - 46 - 8 - 180 + 210 + 75 = 64
13 - 46 = -33
-33 - 8 = -41
-41 - 180 = -221
-221 + 210 = -11
-11 + 75 = 64
Signs between consecutive numbers (in order): -, -, -, +, +
Count of plus signs (m) = 2
Count of minus signs (n) = 3
Therefore, m - n = 2 - 3 = -1