Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to replace the * signs so as to balance the given equation.
72 * 12 * 8 * 6 * 22 = 32
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. ÷, +, ×, -.
Given equation: 72 * 12 * 8 * 6 * 22 = 32
Let us check all the options:
Option 1: +, ÷, ×, -
The expression becomes:
= 72 + 12 ÷ 8 × 6 - 22 = 32
= 59 is not equal to 32.
Option 2: ×, +, -, ÷
The expression becomes:
= 72 × 12 + 8 - 6 ÷ 22 = 32
= 871.727 is not equal to 32.
Option 3: ÷, +, ×, -
The expression becomes:
= 72 ÷ 12 + 8 × 6 - 22 = 32
= 32 is equal to 32.
As we have found our answer, there is no need to check other options.
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.