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UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge, 2026

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

Which of the following calculations gives the largest result?

(A) $2 \times 0 + 26$ (B) $2+0+2\times6$ (C) $20+26$ (D) $20\times2-6$ (E) $20+2\times6$

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