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Problem
The letters , , , , and are assigned the numbers , , , , and in a certain order so that different letters correspond to different numbers. The sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters of the word (taking into account repetitions) is and the sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters of the word (taking into account repetitions) is . Find the sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters of the word .
Solution
In the words , and , all the given letters occur exactly times. Since the sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters , , , , and is , the sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters in these three words is . Consequently, the sum of the numbers corresponding to the letters in the word is .
Final answer
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