Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the signs and make the equation correct.
48 * 12 * 8 * 15 * 3 * 44
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e ÷, ×, +, -, =
Given equation: 48 * 12 * 8 * 15 * 3 * 44
Let us use all the options in this equation.
1) ×, +, =, -, +
48 × 12 + 8 = 15 - 3 + 44
576 + 8 = 59 - 3
584 ≠ 56
2) ÷, ×, +, -, =
48 ÷ 12 × 8 + 15 - 3 = 44
4 × 8 + 15 - 3 = 44
32 + 15 - 3 = 44
47 - 3 = 44
44 = 44
3) +, ÷, ×, -, =
48 + 12 ÷ 8 × 15 - 3 = 44
48 + 1.5 × 15 - 3 = 44
48 + 22.5 - 3 = 44
70.5 - 3 = 44
67.5 ≠ 44
4) =, ×, +, +, -
48 = 12 × 8 + 15 + 3 - 44
48 = 96 + 18 - 44
48 = 114 - 44
48 ≠ 70
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.