Question

If the given interchanges namely : signs + and $÷$ and numbers 2 and 4 are made in signs and numbers, which one of the following four equations would be correct?

• A. 2 + 4 $÷$3 = 3
• B. 4 +2 $÷$ 6 = 1.5
• C. 4 $÷$ 2+3=4
• D. 2 + 4 $÷$ 6=8

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

2 + 4 $÷$ 6=8

Interchanging the given signs and numbers in the options
Option A becomes
$4÷2+3=3$
$5=3$
This is False
Option B becomes
$2÷4+6=1.5$
$3.5=1.5$
This is False
Option C becomes
$2+4÷3=4$
$3.3=4$
This is False
Option D becomes
$4÷2+6=8$
$8=8$
This is True
Answer is Option D