Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
16 * 31 * 18 * 2 * 11 * 494

A

$$-, \times, +, \div, =$$

B

$$\div, +, -, \times, =$$

C

$$+, -, \div, \times, =$$

D

$$\times, +, \div, -, =$$