Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially fill in the boxes and to balance the given equation.

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  1. −, +, ×, ×, ÷, ×, =
  2. ×,−, +, ×, ÷, ×, =
  3. ×, ÷, ×, ×, =,−, +
  4. -, +, ×, ÷, ×, ×, =

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Option 4 : -, +, ×, ÷, ×, ×, =
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Given statement : 12 * 8 * 3 * 2 * 5 * 1 * 5 * 10

According to the question, after replacing the * signs :

So,

  • Option - (1) : −, +, ×, ×, ÷, ×, = 

12 * 8 * 3 * 2 * 5 * 1 * 5 * 10 ⇒ 12 - 8 + 3 × 2 × 5 ÷ 1 × 5 = 10 

12 - 8 + 3 × 2 × 5 × 5 = 10

12 + 150 - 8 = 10

162 - 8 = 10

154 ≠ 10 (LHS ≠ RHS)

  • Option - (2) : ×,−, +, ×, ÷, ×, = 

12 * 8 * 3 * 2 * 5 * 1 * 5 * 10 ⇒ 12 × 8 - 3 + 2 × 5 ÷ 1 × 5 = 10

12 × 8 - 3 + 2 × 5 × 5 = 10

96 + 50 - 3 = 10

146 - 3 = 10

143 ≠ 10 (LHS ≠ RHS)

  • Option - (3) : ×, ÷, ×, ×, =,−, +

12 * 8 * 3 * 2 * 5 * 1 * 5 * 10 ⇒ 12 × 8 ÷ 3 × 2 × 5 = 1 - 5 + 10

12 × 2.66 × 2 × 5 = + 10 - 5

320 = 11 - 5

320 ≠ 6 (LHS ≠ RHS)

  • Option - (4) : -, +, ×, ÷, ×, ×, =

12 * 8 * 3 * 2 * 5 * 1 * 5 * 10 ⇒ 12 - 8 + 3 × 2 ÷ 5 × 1 × 5 = 10

12 - 8 + × 0.4 × 1 × 5 = 10

12 + 6 - 8 = 10

18 - 8 = 10

10 = 10 (LHS = RHS)

Hence, "Option - (4)" is the correct answer.
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