December 04, 2007
A Cool Word Problem

How many addition signs should be put between digits of the number 987654321 and where should we put them to get a total of 99?

Hints

Hints:

1) Try putting addition signs between the different numbers.

2) Try this example:

9+8+76+5+4+3+2+1 = ? -> 7 addition signs.

There are two possible answers:

1) 9+8+7+65+4+3+2+1 = 99 -> 7 addition signs.

2) 9+8+7+6+5+43+21 = 99 -> 6 addition signs.

Posted by Linda at December 04, 2007 08:48 PM

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