Sums With Scientific Notation

Directions: Using the digits 1 to 9, at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create the largest (or smallest) sum possible.

Hint

Where should the largest numbers go?
Where should the smallest numbers go?

Answer

Largest: 7×10^9+6×10^8
Smallest: 4×10^1+3×10^2

Source: Annie DeAngelo

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4 comments

  1. I’m pretty sure the posted answer for the largest value is incorrect. It should be 8×10^9+6×10^7

  2. yeah that is 460 million more than the posted answer.

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