Which sequence of mathematical symbols can replace * in the given equation:
8 * 5 * 9 * 31

Option (a) $$\times, -, =$$

$$8 \times 5 - 9 = 31$$

40-9 = 31

31 = 31

The given equation is satisfied. So this is the correct answer.

Option (b) $$-, =, \times$$

$$8 - 5 = 9 \times 31$$

$$3\ne\ 279$$

The given equation is not satisfied. So this is not the correct answer.

Option (c) $$=, \times, -$$

$$8 = 5 \times 9 - 31$$

8 = 45-31

The given equation is not satisfied. So this is not the correct answer.
Option (d) $$-, \times, =$$

$$8 - 5 \times 9 = 31$$

8-45 = 31

$$37\ne\ 31$$

The given equation is not satisfied. So this is not the correct answer.