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UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge, 2024

Number theory Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

$\Box \div \Box + \Box = \Box$

The digits 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 are to be placed in the grid above, one to a cell, to make a correct mathematical statement. Which number should come immediately after the division sign?

(A) $1$ (B) $2$ (C) $3$ (D) $5$ (E) $8$

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