Quinary Quantity Part 2

Logic Level 2

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You are given that the numbers 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 1,2,3,4 and 5 5 are to be filled in the square boxes as shown above (without repetition).

By obeying the order of operations (BODMAS), find the maximum possible value of the resultant number. Give your answer to 3 decimal places.

See Part 1 , Part 3 and Part 4 .


The answer is 8.333.

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Chung Kevin by Chung Kevin , 45, Australia

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Ricardo Gonzalez
Aug 11, 2015

The solution posted by the author is wrong! I could have 5+4-2*1/3=8.333

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