Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 171…
2023
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
171 ÷ 3 – 16 + 72 × 412 = 572
- A.
× and –
- B.
÷ and –
- C.
÷ and +
- D.
– and +
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Correct answer: A
Interchanging x and - gives: 171 / 3 x 16 + 72 - 412 = 57 x 16 + 72 - 412 = 912 + 72 - 412 = 572. Hence x and - should be interchanged.