Select the combination of mathematical signs that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the...........

Logical Reasoning (CPO) Arthemetic Operations

Select the combination of mathematical signs that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given equation will balance the equation.

(157_13)_36_1_5

+ ÷ – =

÷ – + =

– ÷ + =

+ – ÷ =

Let's analyze each option to find which one correctly balances the equation 157_13_36_1_5:

- Option 1: + ÷ – =

- Evaluate: 157 + 13 ÷ 36 – 1 = 5

- This does not balance the equation.

- Option 2: ÷ – + =

- Evaluate: 157 ÷ 13 – 36 + 1 = 5

- Simplifies to: about 12.08, 12.08 - 36 + 1 ? 5

- Option 3: – ÷ + =

- Evaluate: 157 – 13 ÷ 36 + 1 = 5

- Simplifies to: 144 ÷ 36 + 1 = 5, which balances the equation.

- Option 4: + – ÷ =

- Evaluate: 157 + 13 – 36 ÷ 1 = 5

- This does not balance the equation.

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