Divisibility test
abcdefghij is a 10-digit number containing one each of the digits 0 to 9 in some order (a ≠0). With the exception of the letter which represents zero, a divides abcdefghij, b divides bcdefghij, c divides cdefghij and so on to the end.
What are the largest and smallest 10-digit numbers with this property?
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Answer to 1637 In-laws: Alan and Geraldine Tall, Brian and Hannah Long, Colin and Eleanor Short, David and Fiona Long
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The winner Richard Crews of San Jose, California, US
