Question

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

24 * 2 * 16 * 2 * 13 = 53

A ÷ − × + Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B ÷ × + − Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C + × − ÷ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D × − ÷ + Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

1) 24 ÷ 2 – 16 x 2 + 13 = 53 12 – 16 x 2 + 13= 53 12 – 32 + 13 = 53 - 7 ≠ 53 2) 24 ÷ 2 x 16 + 2 - 13 = 53 12 x 16 + 2 – 13 = 53 192 + 2 – 13 = 53 181 ≠ 53 3) 24 + 2 x 16 – 2 ÷ 13 = 53 24 + 2 x 16 – 0.15 = 53 24 + 32 – 0.15 = 53 55.85 ≠ 53 4) 24 x 2 - 16 ÷ 2 + 13 = 53 24 x 2 – 8 + 13 = 53 48 – 8 + 13 = 53 53 = 53

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