By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be not correct?

× and -

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  1. 15 + 5 ÷ 1 - 9 × 4 = 70
  2. 5 - 6 × 3 + 16 ÷ 4 = 31
  3. 11 + 6 × 3 - 8 ÷ 2 = 5
  4. 15 - 4 × 3 + 6 ÷ 1 = 63

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Option 1 : 15 + 5 ÷ 1 - 9 × 4 = 70
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By using the BODMAS rule:

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Checking the options:

1. 15 + 5 ÷ 1 - 9 × 4 = 70

After interchanging the symbols × and -

⇒15 + 5 ÷ 1 × 9 - 4 = 70

15 + × 9 - 4 = 70

15 + 45 - 4 = 70

⇒60 - 4 = 70

56 ≠ 70

2. 5 - 6 × 3 + 16 ÷ 4 = 31

After interchanging the symbols × and -

⇒5 × 6 - 3 + 16 ÷ 4 = 31

× 6 - 3 + 4 = 31

30 - 3 + 4 = 31

⇒27 + 4 = 31

31 = 31

3. 11 + 6 × 3 - 8 ÷ 2 = 5

After interchanging the symbols × and -

11 + 6 - 3 × 8 ÷ 2 = 5

⇒11 + 6 - × 4 = 5

11 + 6 - 12 = 5

⇒17 - 12 = 5

⇒5 = 5

4. 15 - 4 × 3 + 6 ÷ 1 = 63

After interchanging the symbols × and -

15 × 4 - 3 + 6 ÷ 1 = 63

15 × 4 - 3 + 6 = 63

60 - 3 + 6 = 63

⇒57 + 6 = 63

⇒63 = 63

Only option 1 is not followed.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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