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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
13 * 7 * 12 * 4 * 15 * 65

Options

A

−, +, ÷, ×, =

B

+, ÷, ×, +, =

C

+, +, ÷, ×, =

D

+, ×, ÷, ×, =

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Correct Answer :

Option C

+, +, ÷, ×, =

Solution :

The correct combination of mathematical signs to balance the equation is +, +, ÷, ×, =.

To verify this combination, replace the asterisk (*) signs in the given expression from left to right with the signs +, +, ÷, ×, and =:

13+7+12÷4×15=65

We evaluate the Left-Hand Side (LHS) using the standard order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS: Division and Multiplication first, followed by Addition):

Step 1: Division
Perform the division operation 12÷4:

12÷4=3

Substituting this back into the expression gives:
13+7+3×15

Step 2: Multiplication
Perform the multiplication operation 3×15:

3×15=45

Substituting this back into the expression gives:
13+7+45

Step 3: Addition
Add the remaining numbers from left to right:

13+7=20

20+45=65

Since LHS = RHS (65=65), the given equation is correctly balanced.

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