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VTMO 2026 - Grade 6 - Final - SET 1 - Self-study Question 1

VTMO · VTMO 2026 - Grade 6 - Final - SET 1 - Self-study

Question 1

Twenty small circles are arranged in a ring. Place every element of $S=\{1,2,3,\ldots,20\}$ in exactly one circle, using each number once. Let $A$ be the greatest sum of two neighbouring numbers, $B$ the least such sum, and $C=A-B$. Find the smallest possible $C$ and give an arrangement attaining it.

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