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Solution We begin by noting the range of values that can be taken by some of the alphabets. Clearly, F is not equal to 1, and is at least 2. Moreover, the product is a five-digit number, i.e. smaller than 100000. So A must be smaller than 5. Now we can try A = 1, 2, 3, 4. We find that some lead to contradictions, leaving only one set of solutions. (1) A = 1 Now the unit digit of E (2) A = 2 Then F is either 3 or 4. Suppose F = 3. Since the unit digit of E Thus F = 4. Then E must be 8. Now ABCDE < 90000 (3) A = 3 Then F must be 2 or 3. But A = 3, so F must be 2. The unit digit of E
(4) A = 4 Then F must be 2. Since the unit digit of E Answer: |
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