SOLUTION: What is the least number of addition signs that can be put between the digits of the number 987654321 to get a total of 99

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Question 1078506: What is the least number of addition signs that can be put between the digits of the number 987654321 to get a total of 99
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 + 23 + 45 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 99

There are 6 "+" signs.