SOLUTION: What is the largest sum that can be obtained when each of the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 is used exactly once to form 3 three-digit integers which are then added together?

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Question 218463: What is the largest sum that can be obtained when each of the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 is used exactly once to form 3 three-digit integers which are then added together?

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963
852
741
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2,556 ans.
OR
951
862
743
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2,556 ans.
9+8+7 in the hndreds place in any order.
6+5+4 in the tens place in any order.
3+2+1 in the units place in any order.