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2016 AIME I Problem 8
For a permutation p = (a_1,a_2,\ldots,a_9) of the digits 1,2,\ldots,9, let s(p) denote the sum of the three 3-digit numbers a_1a_2a_3 , a_4a_5a_6, and a_7a_8a_9. Let m be the minimum value of s(p) subject to the condition that the units digit of s(p) is 0. Let n denote the number of permutations p with s(p) = m. Find |m - n|.
Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034
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