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- Largest number formed the largest digits occupy the largest value = 954320
- Smallest number the smallest digits occupy the largest value except for the case of starting with 0 = 203459
- Difference= 954320-203459
=750861
Wilfykil answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 08:48
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