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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
60 * 48 * 36 * 6 * 15 * 53

Options

A

+, ÷, -, ×, =

B

+, ÷, ×, -, =

C

÷, +, ×, -, =

D

×, ÷, +, -, =

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Correct Answer :

Option B

+, ÷, ×, -, =

+, ÷, ×, -, =

Solution :

The correct combination of mathematical signs is +, ÷, ×, -, =.

Let's sequentially replace the asterisks (*) in the given expression with these signs:

60 + 48 ÷ 36 × 6 - 15 = 53

To verify if the equation is balanced, we evaluate the left-hand side (LHS) using the BODMAS rule (Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction):

Step 1: Division
First, divide 48 by 36:
48 ÷ 36 = 4 3
Substituting this value back, the expression becomes:
60 + 4 3 × 6 - 15

Step 2: Multiplication
Next, multiply the result by 6:
4 3 × 6 = 4 × 2 = 8
Now, the expression simplifies to:
60 + 8 - 15

Step 3: Addition and Subtraction
Perform addition first:
60 + 8 = 68
Finally, subtract 15:
68 - 15 = 53

Since the evaluated LHS (53) is equal to the RHS (53), the equation is perfectly balanced.

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