CISRA Puzzle Competition 2007 - Hints

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C.2 Calculate

• The puzzle would be the same without the parentheses - they are included solely for convenience.
• Performing arithmetic calculations is the wrong approach. And yet, a calculator may come in very handy.
• Numerical values are irrelevant; what's relevant is how the digits are drawn.