Cunning Code

Decode the message then think about it!

A = 167 + 9B = 237 x 155C = 99 - 22D = 197 + 138
E = 243 + 253F = 30 + 360G = 155 + 128H = 582 - 300
I = 288 x 334J = 378 + 158K = 240 x 66L = 112 + 132
M = 101 x 265N = 133 + 339O = 79 - 36P = 420 - 270
Q = 111 + 289R = 644 - 329S = 39 + 195T = 186 x 209
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  • It was a bit challenging, but we got there in the end. We really enjoyed it. It was a good challenge for testing our mental maths. Thank you.

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