Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentiallyreplace the * signs and balance the given equation.

17 * 11 * 42 * 2 * 7 = 18

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  1. - + ÷ ÷
  2. - + × ÷
  3. - + × ×
  4. + - + ×

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Option 2 : - + × ÷
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Given equation : 17 * 11 * 42 * 2 * 7 = 18

According to the question, replacing the signs * :

So,

  • Option - (1) : - + ÷ ÷

​17 - 11 + 42 ÷ 2 ÷ 7 = 18

17 - 11 + 21 ÷ 7 = 18

17 + 3 - 11 = 18

20 - 11 = 18

9 ≠ 18 (LHS ≠ RHS)

  • Option - (2) : - + × ÷

17 - 11 + 42 × 2 ÷ 7 = 18

17 - 11 + 42 × 0.28 = 18

17 + 12 - 11 = 18

29 - 11 = 18

18 = 18 (LHS = RHS)

  • Option - (3) : - + × ×

17 - 11 + 42 × 2 × 7 = 18

17 + 588 - 11 = 18

605 - 11 = 18

594 ≠ 18 (LHS ≠ RHS)

  • Option - (4) : + - + ×

17 + 11 - 42 + 2 × 7 = 18

17 + 11 + 14 - 42 = 18

42 - 42 = 18

0 ≠ 18 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option - (2)" is the correct answer.

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