Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 14 – 3 = 6

Correct option is C

Given: 8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 14 – 3 = 6
From option (a) Interchanging 3 and 5
The equation becomes:
8 + 7 × 3 ÷ 14 – 5
1. Divide (÷) 8 + 7 × 3/14 – 5
2. Multiply (×) 8 + 1.5 – 5
3. Addition (+) 9.5 – 5
4. Subtract (-) 4.5 ≠ 6.
From option (b) Interchanging 14 and 6:
The equation becomes: 8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 6 – 3 = 14 Follow the BODMAS rule:
1. Divide (÷) 8 + 7 × .83 – 3
2. Multiply (×) 8 + 5.81 – 3
3. Addition (+) 13.81 – 3
4. Subtract (-) 10.81 ≠ 6.
Option (C) Interchanging 8 and 5:
The equation becomes: 5 + 7 × 8 ÷ 14 – 3 = 6 Follow the BODMAS rule:
1. Divide (÷) 5 + 7 × 8/14 – 3
2. Multiply (×) 5 + 4 – 3
3. Addition (+) 9 – 3
4. Subtract (-) 6 = 6.
Option (D) The equation becomes:
7 + 8 × 5 ÷ 14 – 3 = 6
1. Divide (÷) 7 + 8 × 5/14 – 3
2. Multiply (×) 7 + 2.85 – 3
3. Addition (+) 9.85 – 3
4. Subtract (-) 6.85 ≠ 6.
Correct answer is (C).