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Too easy: Questions at the International Mathematical Olympiad were far too easy, says John Chew, 17, of Playeter Cres. Chew, one of eight Canadian team members, finished his Grade 13 math two years ago with marks in the mid-90s. He enjoys the use of a computer at home.
Too easy: Questions at the International Mathematical Olympiad were far too easy, says John Chew, 17, of Playeter Cres. Chew, one of eight Canadian team members, finished his Grade 13 math two years ago with marks in the mid-90s. He enjoys the use of a computer at home.

Too easy: Questions at the International Mathematical Olympiad were far too easy, says John Chew, 17, of Playeter Cres. Chew, one of eight Canadian team members, finished his Grade 13 math two years ago with marks in the mid-90s. He enjoys the use of a computer at home.

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  • Too easy: Questions at the International Mathematical Olympiad were far too easy, says John Chew, 17, of Playeter Cres. Chew, one of eight Canadian team members, finished his Grade 13 math two years ago with marks in the mid-90s. He enjoys the use of a computer at home.
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