Use Only the Numbers 2, 5, 8, and 9

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use only the numbers 2, 5, 8, and 9. Fill in the blanks to yield the smallest whole number: ___ - ___ + ___ × ___ = ?

• A)5 - 2 + 9 × 8 = ?
• B)8 - 5 + 2 × 9 = ?
• C)9 - 8 + 2 × 5 = ?
• D)9 - 5 + 2 × 8 = ?

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