1. 

Which of the following sets of operations with the usual notations replacing the stars in the order given makes the statements valid?

 100  ★  16 ★  225 ★  1

A. x, =, +
B. +, =, -
C. +, =, x
D. -, x, =

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

From option (B),  100  +  16  =  225  -  1 

 10 + 4 = 15 -1

 14 = 14