Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.   16 * 2 * 6 * 12 * 4

÷,  –,  =,  × –,  ×,  ÷,  = ÷,  ×,  =,  × ÷,  +,  –, ×

÷,  ×,  =,  ×

16  ÷ 2 × 6  =  12 × 4  48  =  48  So, correct answer is option (C).