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Q: Which two signs should be interchanged to balance the given equation? 17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175
  • A. ÷ and ×
  • B. + and ÷
  • C. + and ×
  • D. + and –
Correct Answer: Option C - 17 + 112 ÷ 16 – 8 × 64 = 175 On interchanging the signs in the above equation as per option (c) - 17 × 112 ÷ 16 – 8 + 64 = 175 17 × 7 – 8 + 64 = 175 119 – 8 + 64 = 175 183 – 8 = 175 175 = 175
C. 17 + 112 ÷ 16 – 8 × 64 = 175 On interchanging the signs in the above equation as per option (c) - 17 × 112 ÷ 16 – 8 + 64 = 175 17 × 7 – 8 + 64 = 175 119 – 8 + 64 = 175 183 – 8 = 175 175 = 175

Explanations:

17 + 112 ÷ 16 – 8 × 64 = 175 On interchanging the signs in the above equation as per option (c) - 17 × 112 ÷ 16 – 8 + 64 = 175 17 × 7 – 8 + 64 = 175 119 – 8 + 64 = 175 183 – 8 = 175 175 = 175