1. In the following addition problem find \( \mathbf{A}+\mathbf{B}+\mathbf{C} \) if each digit is different \[ \begin{array}{c} A B C \\ \text { ABC } \\ \text { ABC } \\ \hline 1 \text { A } 25 \end{array} \]
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To solve the problem, we can start by laying out the addition: \[ \begin{array}{cccc} & A & B & C \\ + & A & B & C \\ + & A & B & C \\ \hline 1 & A & 2 & 5 \\ \end{array} \] This represents the addition of the three ABCs. When adding up \(ABC + ABC + ABC\), we get \(3 \cdot ABC\). Let's denote \(ABC = 100A + 10B + C\). Therefore: \[ 3 \cdot (100A + 10B + C) = 1A25 \] This can be expressed as: \[ 300A + 30B + 3C = 1000 + 100A + 20 + 5 = 1000 + 100A + 25 \] Now, simplifying this equation gives: \[ 300A + 30B + 3C = 1000 + 100A + 25 \] Subtracting \(100A + 25\) from both sides yields: \[ 200A + 30B + 3C = 1000 \] Dividing the entire equation by 3 for simplification: \[ \frac{200A}{3} + 10B + C = \frac{1000}{3} \] At this point, we know \(200A\) must be a multiple of 3. This gives us an important piece of information about \(A\). Also, since A, B, and C are digits (0-9), we need to find values that satisfy this condition while ensuring that all digits remain different and consistent with the result. By trial and testing valid digits for \(A\) from 1 to 9, we see: 1. If \(A = 4\), the equation becomes: \[ 200 \times 4 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 800 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \Rightarrow 30B + 3C = 200 \] This implies: \[ 10B + C = \frac{200}{3} \approx 66.67 \text{ (not integer)} \] Continuing this calculation with different digits leads to: - \(A = 7\): \[ 200 \times 7 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \Rightarrow 1400 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \Rightarrow 30B + 3C = -400 \] Invalid. - \(A = 2\): \[ 200 \times 2 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \Rightarrow 400 + 30B + 3C = 1000 \Rightarrow 30B + 3C = 600 \] This gives us the equation \(10B + C = 200\), which is not feasible. Eventually testing the possible valid combinations will give us: Finally, if \(A = 1\), \(B=9\), \(C=8\): - When substituted back, we get: \[ 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 \] Therefore, \(A + B + C = 1 + 9 + 8 = 18\). Thus, \(A + B + C = 18\).