By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be correct?

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  1. 7 × 9 – 8 ÷ 2 + 6 = 25
  2. 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10 = 0
  3. 16 – 4 ÷ 2 + 8 × 1 = 36
  4. 5 + 7 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2 = 8

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Option 2 : 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10 = 0
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Let us check each option:

1. Option 1: 7 × 9 – 8 ÷ 2 + 6

After interchanging: 7 - 9 × 8 ÷ 2 + 6 

⇒ 7 - 9 × 8 ÷ 2 + 6 

⇒ 7 - 9 × 4 + 6

⇒ 7 - 36 + 6

⇒ 13 - 36

⇒ -23

2. Option 2:8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10

After interchanging: 8 - 6 × 9 ÷ 3 + 10

⇒ 8-6×3+10

⇒ 8-18+10

⇒ 0

3.Option 3:16 – 4 ÷ 2 + 8 × 1

After interchanging: 16 × 4 ÷ 2 + 8 - 1

⇒ 16×2+8-1

⇒ 32+8-1

⇒ 40-1

⇒ 39 

4.Option 4:5 + 7 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2

After interchanging: 5+7-3 ×4÷2

⇒ 5+7-3×2

⇒ 5+7-6

⇒ 12-6

⇒ 6

Hence, the correct answer is Option (2).

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