Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: 32 - 16 ÷ 6 = 1
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Apply two systematic swaps: interchange “−” with “÷” in the expression and interchange the digits 2 and 6 wherever they appear. After both swaps, evaluate and find which option yields a true statement.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Transform each candidate fully (both sides) and compute. Standard precedence still applies after the swaps.
Step-by-Step Solution (Option C):
Verification / Alternative check:
Other options, after the same two swaps, produce decimal or mismatched values, so they are not true equalities.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They evaluate to numbers different from the right-hand side after performing both swaps.
Common Pitfalls:
Final Answer:
32 - 16 ÷ 6 = 1
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