<p>The question and solution to our Maths Item of the Month, January 2019. </p><p>Topic: Number operations and integers </p><div>The MEI Maths Item of the Month is a monthly problem aimed at teachers and students of GCSE and A level Mathematics. The problems can be used for enrichment, problem solving or as a way to encourage mathematical thinking/proof.</div>
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Maths Item of the Month: Happy 2019
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