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Starred Steps Start (Posted on 2010-02-07)

In the following alphametic multiplication puzzle, each of the small letters denotes a different base ten digit from 0 to 9. However, each asterisk represents a base ten digit from 0 to 9, whether same or different. None of the numbers can contain any leading zero.

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      s o *
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s i m p l e
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What is the number represented by "simple"?

Submitted by K Sengupta

Rating: 3.5000 (2 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

199 515 ------- 995 199 995 ------- 102485
Therefore, simple = 102485
For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Charlie in this location.
**** Based on Enigma 1493 - A simple multiplication; New Scientist magazine, 10 May 2008, by Albert Haddad.

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Subject	Author	Date
Simple it is	Ady TZIDON	2010-02-07 15:12:51
computer solution	Charlie	2010-02-07 14:37:39

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