NIMCET 2011 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2011Correct the following equation by inter-changing two signs. 3−9×27+9÷3=3
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
+ and −
- B.
× and +
- C.
× and ÷
- D.
× and −
(Correct Answer)
× and −
Explanation
1. Given Equation:
3−9×27+9÷3=3
2. Testing Option (c): Interchanging × and ÷
Replace × with ÷ and ÷ with ×:
Applying BODMAS rule:
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Division: 3−279+27=3−31+27
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This does not result in an integer 3. (Incorrect)
3. Testing Option (d): Interchanging × and −
Replace × with − and − with ×:
Applying BODMAS rule:
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Division: 3×9−27+3
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Multiplication: 27−27+3
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Addition/Subtraction: 0+3=3
4. Verification:
Correct Option: (d) × and −
Explanation
1. Given Equation:
3−9×27+9÷3=3
2. Testing Option (c): Interchanging × and ÷
Replace × with ÷ and ÷ with ×:
Applying BODMAS rule:
-
Division: 3−279+27=3−31+27
-
This does not result in an integer 3. (Incorrect)
3. Testing Option (d): Interchanging × and −
Replace × with − and − with ×:
Applying BODMAS rule:
-
Division: 3×9−27+3
-
Multiplication: 27−27+3
-
Addition/Subtraction: 0+3=3
4. Verification:
Correct Option: (d) × and −
