Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
(21 × 2) ÷ 3 + 15 × 5 − 19 × 4 + 36 + 7 × 6 = 57
- AOption (a)
4 and 5
- BOption (b)
5 and 6
- COption (c)
36 and 21
- DOption (d)
2 and 4
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Correct answer
4 and 5
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
The logic followed here is to interchange the given numbers and verify the equation using the BODMAS rule.
Given equation: (21 × 2) ÷ 3 + 15 × 5 − 19 × 4 + 36 + 7 × 6 = 57
For Option (1): Interchanging 4 and 5
After interchanging numbers 4 and 5, the equation becomes:
(21 × 2) ÷ 3 + 15 × 4 − 19 × 5 + 36 + 7 × 6 = 57
- LHS = (42) ÷ 3 + 15 × 4 − 19 × 5 + 36 + 7 × 6
- LHS = 14 + 15 × 4 − 19 × 5 + 36 + 42
- LHS = 14 + 60 + 36 + 42 − 95
- LHS = 74 + 36 + 42 − 95
- LHS = −21 + 36 + 42
- LHS = 15 + 42
- LHS = 57
Comparing LHS with Right Hand Side (RHS):
- 57 = 57
- LHS = RHS
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"