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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 256 × 16 – 80 + 32 ÷ 5 = 96
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
256 × 16 – 80 + 32 ÷ 5 = 961). ÷ and -
2). × and +
3). ÷ and ×
4). × and –
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Given equation: 256 × 16 – 80 + 32 ÷ 5 = 96
Let’s check each option,
A. Interchanging ÷ and –
Equation will become 256 × 16 ÷ 80 + 32 - 5 = 78.2
B. Interchanging × and +
Equation will become 256 + 16 – 80 × 32 ÷ 5 = -240
C. Interchanging ÷ and ×
Equation will become 256 ÷ 16 – 80 + 32 × 5 = 96
Thus interchanging ÷ and ×, we get correct answer.