Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace * signs and to balance the following equation.
12 * 3 * 4 = 6 * 8 * 8

Option 1: +, ×, –, ×

Option 2: ×, +, –, ×

Option 3: ×, +, ×, –

Option 4: ×, –, ×, +


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Correct Answer: ×, +, ×, –


Solution : Given:
12 * 3 * 4 = 6 * 8 * 8

Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations using the BODMAS rule.
Let's check the given options –
First option: +, ×, –, ×
Solving the L.H.S. and R.H.S. of the equation –
L.H.S. = 12 + 3 × 4 = 24
R.H.S. = 6 – 8 × 8 = – 58
L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
Second option: ×, +, –, ×
Solving the L.H.S. and R.H.S. of the equation –
L.H.S. = 12 × 3 + 4 = 40
R.H.S. = 6 – 8 × 8 = – 58
L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
Third option: ×, +, ×, –
Solving the L.H.S. and R.H.S. of the equation –
L.H.S. = 12 × 3 + 4 = 40
R.H.S. = 6 × 8 – 8 = 40
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Fourth option: ×, –, ×, +
Solving the L.H.S. and R.H.S. of the equation –
L.H.S. = 12 × 3 – 4 = 32
R.H.S. = 6 × 8 + 8 = 56
L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.

So only the third option satisfies the equation. Hence, the third option is correct.

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