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Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

  1. A
    45 and 35
  2. B
    45 and 7
  3. C
    7 and 9
  4. D
    45 and 81

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test the options one by one using the BODMAS rule:Option A: Interchange 45 and 35The equation becomes:



Option B: Interchange 45 and 7The equation becomes:


Option C: Interchange 7 and 9The equation becomes:

Since is not perfectly divisible by , this will result in a fraction, so it cannot equal .Option D: Interchange 45 and 81The equation becomes:

Applying BODMAS:Division: Multiplication: Now substitute back: Addition and Subtraction: This matches the right-hand side (). Therefore, interchanging 45 and 81 makes the equation correct.

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Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
A
45 and 35
B
45 and 7
C
7 and 9
D
45 and 81

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