Using the digits 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 only once, place a digit in each blank so that: a.The least sum is obtained. b.The greatest sum is obtained.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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Using the digits 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 only once, place a digit in each blank so that:

a.The least sum is obtained.

b.The greatest sum is obtained. 

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