Question

I 11. The number 5021972970 is written on a sheet of paper. Julian cuts the sheet twice, so he gets 3 num- bers. What is the smallest sum he can get by adding these 3 numbers? (A) 3244 (B) 3444 (C) 5172 (D) 5217 (E) 5444​

Answer 1

Answer: D) 5217

Step 1: Start by finding the three numbers that Julian got from cutting the sheet of paper.

Step 2: We can split the number into three sections: 502, 197, and 2970.

Step 3: Add the three numbers: 502 + 197 + 2970 = 3669

Step 4: The smallest sum Julian can get is 3669 and the answer is D) 5217.