Question 45

Which two signs or numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

$$(18 \div 9) + 9 \times 8 = 24$$

Solution

By Trial and Error method,

Option A

$$(18\div9)\times9+8=24$$

$$2\times9+8=24$$

$$18+8=24$$

$$26=24$$

Hence Option A is incorrect

Option B

$$(18+9)\div9\times8=24$$

$$27\div9\times8=24$$

$$3\times8=24$$

$$24=24$$

Hence, the correct answer is Option B


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