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

25 * 4 * 6 * 2 * 17

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

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Option 4 : +, -, ×, =
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The pattern followed here is:-

Let's check each option one by one:

Option 1) -, +, ×, =

After replacing the * sign with a mathematical sign we get:

⇒ 25 - 4 + 6 × 2 = 17

25 - 4 + 12 = 17

37 - 4 = 17

⇒ 33 ≠ 17

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) +, -, =, +

After replacing the * sign with a mathematical sign we get:

⇒ 25 + 4 - 6 = 2 + 17

29 - 6 = 2 + 17

⇒ 23 ≠ 19

⇒ LHS ≠

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) +, -, ÷, =

After replacing the * sign with a mathematical sign we get:

⇒ 25 + 4 - 6 ÷  2 = 17

25 + 4 - 3 = 17

29 - 3 = 17

⇒ 26 ≠ 17

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) +, -, ×, =

After replacing the * sign with a mathematical sign we get:

⇒ 25 + 4 - 6 × 2 = 17

25 + 4 - 12 = 17

29 - 12 = 17

⇒ 17 = 17

⇒ LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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