Question

In the following question, which sign/signs should be interchanged to make this equation correct?

$12$ $÷$ $2-6$ $\times$ $3+8=16$.

• A. $÷$ & $+$
• B. $-$ & $÷$
• C. $\times$ &$+$
• D. $÷$ & $\times$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $-$ & $÷$

As given
$\Rightarrow 12÷2-6\times 3+8=16$
If we change $-$ sign in to $+$ and $\times$ sign in to $÷$ sign then
$\Rightarrow 12÷2+6÷3+8=16$
$\Rightarrow 6+2+8=16$
$\Rightarrow 16=16$