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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace '*' signs and to balance the given equation.
32 8 14 7 16

  1. A
    × − + =
  2. B
    ÷ × − =
  3. C
    + = ÷ ×
  4. D
    − × ÷ =

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test each option by substituting the signs sequentially into the equation:
Option B: ÷,×,−,=

32÷8×14−7=16
Applying BODMAS rule:

Division: 32÷8=4

Multiplication: 4×14=56

Subtraction: 56−7=49

=16 (Incorrect)

Option D: −,×,÷,=

32−8×14÷7=16
Applying BODMAS rule:

Division: 14÷7=2

Multiplication: 8×2=16

Subtraction: 32−16=16

This balances out perfectly since 16=16.

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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace '*' signs and to balance the given equation.
32 8 14 7 16
A
× − + =
B
÷ × − =
C
+ = ÷ ×
D
− × ÷ =

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