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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

  1. A
    13 and 24
  2. B
    18 and 6
  3. C
    36 and 24
  4. D
    18 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.

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Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

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
A
13 and 24
B
18 and 6
C
36 and 24
D
18 and 36

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