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Whole problem (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sum

This clue is a double definition.

'whole' is the first definition.
(sum is a kind of whole)

'problem' is the second definition.
(arithmetic problem)

(Other definitions for sum that I've seen before include "maths problem" , "Total; problem" , "Quantity obtained by addition" , "Quantity of money" , "Add together" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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