Question

In the following question, the equation would become correct if two signs are interchanged. Find the alternative containing signs to be interchanged to make the equation correct.

8 + 6 ÷ 3 - 8 × 4 = 24

1. - and ×
2. + and ÷
3. + and -
4. ÷ and ×

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : ÷ and ×

Checking each option one by one:

Given equation: 8 + 6 ÷ 3 - 8 × 4 = 24

1) - and ×

8 + 6 ÷ 3 × 8 - 4

= 8 + 2 × 8 - 4

= 8 + 16 - 4

= 20 ≠ R.H.S.

2) + and ÷

8 ÷ 6 + 3 - 8 × 4 

= 1.33 + 3 - 32

= -27.67 ≠ R.H.S.

3) + and -

8 - 6 ÷ 3 + 8 × 4

= 8 - 2 + 32

= 38 ≠ R.H.S.

4) ÷ and ×

8 + 6 × 3 - 8 ÷ 4

= 8 + 18 - 2

= 24 = R.H.S

Hence, "÷ and ×" is the correct answer.