In the addition sum , each letter represents a different digit and no first digit is zero. What is the smallest sum that can be obtained?
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We need the minimum vaue for B + M + T . We can assign 1 , 2 , 3 in any way possible. We'll put those possibilities on hold and look at the other part. Now, we need to minimize the value of A using digits 0 , 4 , 5 . . . 9 such that 3 A is minimum. The best option would be to choose A = 0 . Now, We need to minimise T + N + P using values from 4 , 5 . . . 9 . But we already have 3 possible values for T , of which the minimum is 1 .
Summarizing,
A = 0
B = 2 o r 3
M = 2 o r 3
N = 4 o r 5
P = 4 o r 5
T = 1
The possibilities of values will not affect the overall sum, since each occur under the same place value.