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In this subtraction, $P$, $Q$, $R$ and $S$ are digits. What is the value of $P + Q + R + S\;$?
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Subtracting to 2008
Age 11 to 14
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In this subtraction, $P$, $Q$, $R$ and $S$ are digits. What is the value of $P + Q + R + S\;$?
If you liked this problem, here is an NRICH task that challenges you to use similar mathematical ideas.
This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.
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