Which two numbers (not individual digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
- A7 and 4
- B3 and 4
- C9 and 8
- D18 and 21
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's test the options by interchanging the numbers to see which one balances the equation to 186.Test Option B (interchanging 3 and 4):The equation becomes:
Let's compute using BODMAS:Parentheses: Multiplications: Substitute back into the expression:
Addition/Subtraction from left to right: Since , Option B correctly satisfies the condition.
Let's compute using BODMAS:Parentheses: Multiplications: Substitute back into the expression:
Addition/Subtraction from left to right: Since , Option B correctly satisfies the condition.