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43, 29, -3, 1, 48, 15, 15
41, 32, 30, 26, 18, 12, 1
14, 3, 43, 55, 52, 47, 29

Most of the numbers in the list above can be added to another number in the list to give a sum of 44. Which numbers do not have a partner?

 

 

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    Answer

    The numbers 48, 52 and 55 did not have partners giving a sum of 44.

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