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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SmeggySmeg, May 1, 2001.

  1. SmeggySmeg

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    Can you replace the letters in the multiplication sum below to make a valid
    calculation? Each letter represents one number only and each number is
    represented by only 1 letter.


    TWO
    *TWO
    ----------
    THREE


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    #1 SmeggySmeg, May 1, 2001
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    140 X 140 = 19600

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    #2 RichRocket, May 1, 2001
  3. SamCassell

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    138
    x
    138
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    19044

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    #3 SamCassell, May 2, 2001
  4. SmeggySmeg

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    Answer

    138 x 138 = 19044, that is T = 1, W = 3, H = 9, R= 0, E = 4 and O = 8


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    #4 SmeggySmeg, May 2, 2001
  5. RichRocket

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    crap, I need to read the directions!

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    #5 RichRocket, May 2, 2001
  6. SamCassell

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    A winner is me!

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    #6 SamCassell, May 2, 2001
  7. Lil Pun

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    Why isn't RichRocket's answer correct? It ooks like it holds up to the rules

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    #7 Lil Pun, May 2, 2001
  8. Space Ghost

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    If Rich Rockets were true,

    Then his riddle should read...

    TWO
    *TWO
    -------
    THROO

    or

    TWE
    *TWE
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    THREE

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    #8 Space Ghost, May 2, 2001
  9. Lil Pun

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    OK I see now.

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    #9 Lil Pun, May 2, 2001
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