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USER: https://codeforces.com/problemset/problem/1986/D
BOT: Thanks! Now could you provide a link to the editorial.
USER: https://codeforces.com/blog/entry/130762
BOT: Would you like hints to help you solve the problem or an interactive explanation of the editorial (hint/editorial)?
USER: hint
BOT: What are you current thoughts on the problem?
USER: i know the answer is easy when you have a 0, but i can't think of any other cases.
BOT: You're correct that the presence of a `0` simplifies the problem significantly. Let's consider the other cases:
1. **All digits are `1`:** If every digit in the string is `1`, the minimum result is `1`. This is because multiplying any number of `1`s together will always result in `1`.
2. **No `0`s and not all `1`s:** In this case, the key is to avoid multiplying numbers greater than `1` with each other as it increases the result. Instead, you should sum these numbers to minimize the result.
Would you like a more detailed hint on how to handle the case where there are no `0`s and not all digits are `1`?
USER: ah i see thanks!
BOT: You're welcome! It looks like you're on the right track. Here's a small hint to continue guiding you:
When there are no `0`s and not all digits are `1`, focus on summing the numbers that are greater than `1` to minimize the result. Multiplying numbers greater than `1` will increase the result, so it's better to add them.
Would you like a more detailed hint on how to handle this case?
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