Each letter in the below equation stands for a different number, and each time the same letter appears, it is the same number. What is the only set of numbers that makes this equation correct?
SEND + MORE = MONEY
9567 + 1085 = 10652
Why this works
This riddle is a classic example of a cryptarithm, where letters represent different digits in a mathematical equation. In this case, each letter in "SEND," "MORE," and "MONEY" corresponds to a unique digit, and we need to find a combination that satisfies the addition.
When you decode the letters, S=9, E=5, N=6, D=7, M=1, O=0, R=8, and Y=2, the equation holds true: 9567 (SEND) + 1085 (MORE) equals 10652 (MONEY). The challenge lies in ensuring that no two letters share the same digit and that the mathematical operation is valid, which makes it a fun exercise in logic and problem-solving!