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Which two numbers and two signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation ? 16 × 4 + 12 ÷ 4 - 15 = 59

Which two numbers and two signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation ? 16 × 4 + 12 ÷ 4 - 15 = 59
A4 and 12; × and ÷
B16 and 12; + and -
C15 and 16; × and +
D12 and 15; ÷ and -

correct answer is: OPTION b
Explanation: After swapping 16 and 12, and changing the + to
- and the
- to +, the equation becomes 12 × 4
- 16 ÷ 4 + 15, which equals 59.

  • OPTION A: Results in 37, not 59.
  • OPTION B: Results in 59, balancing the equation.
  • OPTION C: Results in 47, not 59.
  • OPTION D: Results in 55.75, not 59.

Akhilesh
answered Apr 4 '25 at 22:32

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