Question

Greg forms two numbers with digits 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. Both numbers have three digits, and each digit is used only once. Greg adds these two numbers. What is the greatest sum Greg can obtain?

Answer 1

He should add 642 & 531 and the sum he will get is 1173

Answer 2

Answer: 117

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Greg forms two numbers with digits 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. Both numbers have three digits, and each digit is used only once.

The possible greatest three digit numbers by using the given digits to give the greatest sum (no repetition) [we arrange according to the place value of digit to give the greatest sum]= $642,531$

Now, The greatest sum Greg can obtain=$632+541=1173$