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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
16−4+2×15÷5=29

  1. A
    ÷ and −
  2. B
    + and ×
  3. C
    × and −
  4. D
    ÷ and ×

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's check Option C (× and −):
Interchanging − and × in the original expression gives:

16×4+2−15÷5
Now solve using BODMAS rules:

Division: 15÷5=3

Expression becomes: 16×4+2−3
Multiplication: 16×4=64

Expression becomes: 64+2−3
Addition and Subtraction:

66−3=63

=29
This is incorrect. Let's test Option B (+ and ×):

16−4×2+15÷5
Division: 15÷5=3

16−4×2+3
Multiplication: 4×2=8

16−8+3
Addition/Subtraction:

16−8+3=8+3=11

=29
This is incorrect. Let's test Option A (÷ and −):

16÷4+2×15−5
Division: 16÷4=4

4+2×15−5
Multiplication: 2×15=30

4+30−5
Addition and Subtraction:

34−5=29
The LHS equals RHS (29=29). Thus, interchanging ÷ and − makes the equation correct.

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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
16−4+2×15÷5=29
A
÷ and −
B
+ and ×
C
× and −
D
÷ and ×

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