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Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?104 ÷ 8 – 15 + 4 × 26 = 21
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Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
104 ÷ 8 – 15 + 4 × 26 = 21

A.

15 and 4

B.

8 and 26

C.

8 and 15

D.

15 and 26

Correct option is B

Given: 
104 ÷ 8 – 15 + 4 × 26 = 21
Operation preference wiseSymbolBrackets[],,()Orders, of(power),(root),ofDivision÷Multiplication×Addition+Subtraction\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline\textbf{Operation preference wise} & \textbf{Symbol} \\\hline\text{Brackets} &[],{}, () \\ \hline \text{Orders, of} & (power), √ (root) , of \\ \hline \text{Division}& ÷ \\ \hline \text{Multiplication} & × \\ \hline \text{Addition} & + \\ \hline \text{Subtraction} & - \\\hline \end{array} ​​
Option A: 15 and 4
Equation becomes:
104 ÷ 8 – 4 + 15 × 26 = 21
13 – 4 + 15 × 26 = 21
13 – 4 + 390 = 21
403  – 4 = 21
399 ≠ 21(Incorrect)
Option B: 8 and 26
Equation becomes:
104 ÷ 26 – 15 + 4 × 8 = 21 
4 – 15 + 4 × 8 = 21 
4 – 15 + 32 = 21 
36 – 15 = 21
21 = 21 (Correct)
Thus, correct option is (b).


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