SOLUTION: Using any mathematical operations or grouping symbols, arrange eight 8s to equal 1000.

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Question 269823: Using any mathematical operations or grouping symbols, arrange eight 8s to equal 1000.
Found 2 solutions by drk, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer I have is
888 + 8(8+8) -8 -8 = 1000

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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888+88+8+8+8=1000

Edwin