Provide an appropriate response.
Use only the numbers 2, 5, 8, and 9. Fill in the blanks to yield the smallest whole number: ___ - ___ + ___ × ___ = ?

A. 8 ? 5 + 2 × 9 = ?
B. 9 ? 8 + 2 × 5 = ?
C. 5 ? 2 + 9 × 8 = ?
D. 9 ? 5 + 2 × 8 = ?


Answer: B

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