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

23 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 18

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

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Option 1 : -, ÷, ×, = 
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The pattern followed here is:

The equation is solved with the help of the BODMAS Rule:

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) -, ÷, ×, = 

⇒ 23 - 2 ÷ 2 × 5 = 18

⇒ 23 - 1 × 5 = 18

⇒ 23 - 5 = 18

⇒ 18 = 18

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) -, ÷, +, =

⇒ 23 - 2 ÷ 2 + 5 = 18

23 - 1 + 5 = 18

⇒ 28 - 1 = 18

⇒ 27 ≠ 18

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) -, ÷, =, +

⇒ 23 - 2 ÷ 2 = 5 + 18

23 - 1 = 5 + 18

⇒ 22 ≠ 23

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) -, ×, ÷, = 

⇒ 23 - 2 × 2 ÷ 5 = 18

⇒ 23 - 2 × 0.4 = 18

23 - 0.8 = 18

⇒ 22.2 ≠ 18

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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