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Which of the following sequences of signs would replace '*' to correctly solve the given equation?
14 24 3 5 3 * 7

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

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test the options using the BODMAS rule:
Test Option B: +, ÷, ×, −, =
The equation becomes:

14+24÷3×5−3=7
Applying BODMAS:

Division: 24÷3=8

14+8×5−3=7
Multiplication: 8×5=40

14+40−3=7
Addition and Subtraction:

54−3=51

=7
Option B is incorrect.

Let's check Option A: +, ÷, −, ×, =
The equation becomes:

14+24÷3−5×3=7
Applying BODMAS:

Division: 24÷3=8

14+8−5×3=7
Multiplication: 5×3=15

14+8−15=7
Simplify:

22−15=7
7=7
LHS = RHS. Thus, Option A is correct.

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Which of the following sequences of signs would replace '*' to correctly solve the given equation?
14 24 3 5 3 * 7
A
+, ÷, -, ×, =
B
+, ÷, ×, -, =
C
÷, +, ×, -, =
D
+, ×, ÷, -, =

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