Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace * signs and to balance the given equation:
28 * 4 * 9 * 16

Option (a) $$-=\times$$

$$28 - 4 = 9 \times 16$$

$$24\ne1444$$

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

Option (b) $$-\times+$$

The given set of signs is not the correct combination. Because here '=' sign is missing. So this is not the correct answer.

Option (c) $$\div+=$$

$$28 \div 4 + 9 = 16$$

$$7 + 9 = 16$$

16 = 16

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

Option (d) $$+\div=$$

$$28 + 4 \div 9 = 16$$

The given equation is not satisfied. Because it will give the values in fractions. So this is not the correct answer.