Which two numbers and two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

5 + 44 - 8 × 25 = 203

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  1. 8, 5 and -, +
  2. 8, 44 and -, +
  3. 8, 5 and -, ×
  4. 8, 44 and -, ×

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Option 3 : 8, 5 and -, ×
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We apply the options to the given equation by using the BODMAS rule:

Option 1) 8, 5 and -, +

8 - 44 + 5 × 25 = 203

8 - 44 + 125 = 203

133 - 44 = 203

89  203

Option 2) 8, 44 and -, +

5 - 8 + 44 × 25 = 203

5 - 8 1100 = 203

1105 - 8 = 203

1097 ≠ 203

Option 3) 8, 5 and -, ×

8 + 44 × 5 - 25 = 203

8 + 220 - 25 = 203

228 - 25 = 203

203 = 203

Option 4) 8, 44 and -, ×

5 + 8 × 44 - 25 = 203

5 + 352 - 25 = 203

357 - 25 = 203

332  203

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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