Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
23 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 18
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. −, ÷, ×, =.
Given equation: 23 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 18
Option 1: −, ÷, ×, =
After interchanging the expression becomes:
23 - 2 ÷ 2 × 5 = 18
23 - 1 × 5 = 18
23 - 5 =18
18 = 18