Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows.Counting to be done from left to right only.

(Left) > < 3 * $ # 2 2 & \ 1 * 4 5 4 ^ * $ 7 \ 8 (Right)

How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a numberand also immediately followed by a number?​​

Given: (Left) > < 3 * $ # 2 2 & \ 1 * 4 5 4 ^ * $ 7 \ 8 (Right)

Logic: Number | Symbol | Number

Two symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number.

Thus, correct option is (c).