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Preston picked five playing cards and got a 2, 3, 6, 5, and 1. Whatt two-digit and three digit numbers could he create that would have the greatest sum? Is there more than one possibility? What is that sum>

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Final answer:

Preston should create the two-digit number 65 and the three-digit number 653 to get the greatest sum of 718.

Step-by-step explanation:

To create the greatest sum, Preston should form a two-digit number using the two highest digits, which are 6 and 5. This makes the number 65. To create a three-digit number, Preston should use all five digits. The highest possible three-digit number he can create is 653.

Therefore, the two-digit number is 65 and the three-digit number is 653. There is only one possibility for each type of number. The sum of these two numbers is 65 + 653 = 718.

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