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Multiplication Mistake

Age 11 to 14 Short Challenge Level:

Jane made a mistake when writing down a multiplication, and she multiplied by 54 instead of 45.

Her answer was 198 more than it should have been.

What number did she multiply 54 by?


This problem is adapted from the World Mathematics Championships
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