Puzzle 5
In this long division, each number has been replaced by another. The answer has also been removed. Can you determine the answer?
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75 | 796767
791
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57
30
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86
82
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47
47
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9
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Puzzle 6
In each of these 5 words, can you change the underlined letter to produce a new word?
The new letters, in order, spell a fruit.
Date
nUt
Lime
pEach
Pear
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Puzzle 7
Would you believe that this amazing sentence contains ninety two letters, one comma and a single question mark?
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Puzzle 8
The local CD shop operates an unusual discount policy. The discount on the next purchase is worked out on the current purchase in the following way: for every whole pound spent you get 0.5% discount on the next purchase. For example, if you purchased £8.99 on the first purchase, you would then get a 4% discount on the next purchase and so on. You can make as many purchases as necessary.
You need to buy 7 CDs, costing, £11.50, £12.00, £12.00, £12.50, £13.00, £13.00 and £14.50. What is the cheapest method of buying them?
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