Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation…
2023
Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?50 – 25 ÷ 5 × 3 + 6 = 59
- A.
+ and ×
- B.
÷ and +
- C.
× and –
- D.
– and +
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Correct answer: D
Interchange '-' and '+'. The expression becomes 50 + 25 / 5 x 3 - 6. Using standard precedence, 25 / 5 x 3 = 15, so the value is 50 + 15 - 6 = 59.