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Christmas Maths Puzzle 2017 – Alternative Postcard Clues!

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A couple of days after Rudolph’s disappearance, Santa receives a second batch of mysterious postcards, each with the words “an alternative” written on the back.

Once again, Santa cannot be sure of the intended order of the cards…

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