Which two numbers (not the digits of the numbers), from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
13−36+18×24÷6=97
- A13 and 24
- B18 and 6
- C36 and 24
- D18 and 36
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's test the options to find which interchange balances the equation correctly using BODMAS rule:
Test Option D (Interchanging 18 and 36):
The equation becomes:
13−18+36×24÷6=97
Applying BODMAS:
Division: 24÷6=4
Equation now: 13−18+36×4
Multiplication: 36×4=144
Equation now: 13−18+144
Addition/Subtraction: 144+13−18=157−18=139
=97
Let's test Option C (Interchanging 36 and 24):
The equation becomes:
13−24+18×36÷6=97
Applying BODMAS:
Division: 36÷6=6
Equation now: 13−24+18×6
Multiplication: 18×6=108
Equation now: 13−24+108
Addition/Subtraction: 108+13−24=121−24=97
Since 97=97, Option C is correct.
Test Option D (Interchanging 18 and 36):
The equation becomes:
13−18+36×24÷6=97
Applying BODMAS:
Division: 24÷6=4
Equation now: 13−18+36×4
Multiplication: 36×4=144
Equation now: 13−18+144
Addition/Subtraction: 144+13−18=157−18=139
=97
Let's test Option C (Interchanging 36 and 24):
The equation becomes:
13−24+18×36÷6=97
Applying BODMAS:
Division: 36÷6=6
Equation now: 13−24+18×6
Multiplication: 18×6=108
Equation now: 13−24+108
Addition/Subtraction: 108+13−24=121−24=97
Since 97=97, Option C is correct.