Question

Find the two operations to be converted to correct the following equation.

((3 × 10 + 14) ÷ 4) - 2 = 6 

1. Multiplication and addition
2. Division and multiplication
3. Addition and subtraction
4. Subtraction and division

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Addition and subtraction

Calculation:

((3 × 10 + 14) ÷ 4) – 2 = 6 

Option 1:

Multiplication and addition

((3 + 10 × 14) ÷ 4) – 2 = 33.75

Option 2:

Division and multiplication

((3 ÷ 10 × 14) × 4) – 2 = 55.2

Option 3:

Addition and subtraction

((3 × 10 – 14) ÷ 4) + 2 = 16/4 + 2 = 6

Option 4:

Subtraction and division

((3 × 10 + 14) – 4) ÷ 2 = (44 – 4) ÷ 2 = 20

∴ Option 3 is correct