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After interchanging ‘+’ and ‘×’, which equation is true?

1. 4 + 6 × 2 = 20
2. 8 × 4 + 5 = 28
3. 5 + 4 × 6 = 54
4. 7 × 2 + 3 = 20

Correct answer: 8 × 4 + 5 = 28

Solution

After interchanging \(+\) and \(×\), the option \(8 × 4 + 5 = 28\) becomes \(8 + 4 × 5 = 28\), which is true because \(4 × 5 = 20\) and \(8 + 20 = 28\). The other options do not satisfy the condition after substitution.

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