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problemeNRICHing Experience
Find the five distinct digits N, R, I, C and H in the following nomogram
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problemMultiplication Magic
Given any 3 digit number you can use the given digits and name another number which is divisible by 37 (e.g. given 628 you say 628371 is divisible by 37 because you know that 6+3 = 2+7 = 8+1 = 9). The question asks you to explain the trick.
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problemNever Prime
If a two digit number has its digits reversed and the smaller of the two numbers is subtracted from the larger, prove the difference can never be prime.
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problemWhat a Joke
Each letter represents a different positive digit AHHAAH / JOKE = HA What are the values of each of the letters?
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problemDOTS Division
Take any pair of two digit numbers x=ab and y=cd where, without loss of generality, ab > cd . Form two 4 digit numbers r=abcd and s=cdab and calculate: {r^2 - s^2} /{x^2 - y^2}.
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problemPhew I'm Factored
Explore the factors of the numbers which are written as 10101 in different number bases. Prove that the numbers 10201, 11011 and 10101 are composite in any base.
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problemComposite Notions
A composite number is one that is neither prime nor 1. Show that 10201 is composite in any base.