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# Number Puzzle - Please join in.

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hi everybody,
Who's up for a challenge? I chose these numbers at random.
PUZZLE 1
3,5,7,2,100,and 50.

Use these numbers to make the number 953.

Rules:
Use only these numbers
No number can be used twice
You do not have to use all the numbers
You can use + - x or divide.
You can use brackets.

First one to respond with exact answer wins. If you post later but you have a substantially different answer, you win too.
If no-one gets the exact answer then closest answer after 12 hours wins. (competition closes in 12 hours)

Use a name other than 'guest' and your wins will be recorded.
If enough people are interested we will keep playing with different numbers.
Any questions?
(I have copied this game from the TV show 'Letters and numbers')
Have fun.
Melody  Dec 29, 2013

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HARD ONE
2,5,5,6,8,10 and the magic number is 97

$$\left({\mathtt{5}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{8}}{\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{6}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{10}}\right){\mathtt{\,-\,}}\left({\mathtt{5}}{\mathtt{\,-\,}}{\mathtt{2}}\right) = {\mathtt{97}}$$

FINALLY got this after awhile :D

CreeperCosmo  May 6, 2014
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(2*100*5)-50-3 = 953
gb4242  Dec 29, 2013
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(2*100*5)-50+3 = 953

OOps for previous wrong operator - typo
gb4242  Dec 29, 2013
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gb4242:

(2*100*5)-50+3 = 953

OOps for previous wrong operator - typo

Excellent work gb4242 - that's 10 points for you.

My answer was very different so I should be able to have at least 1 more winner!
Melody  Dec 29, 2013
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No-one else wanted to have a go - that's a little disappointing. (Maybe you did have a go but didn't get an answer. Let me know if this is the case - I'll give you 5 points for trying)
Good work gb4242. (1 win - 10points)

PUZZLE 2
6,2,9,10,50,25
and the magic number is 384

It might be easy, it might be impossible, I haven't even tried to do it yet! (I just wrote the numbers down as i thought of them)
(Added later: I just did it, It might be hard but it is not impossible)

Maybe next time someone else might like to give us the numbers. Maybe the winner?
the rules for the numbers are
There must be 6 number
2 or more of them must be little ones from the set {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
the remainder must be big ones from the set {25,50,75,100}
You can use the same little number twice if you want to.
I think the magic number should be between 50 and 999 (I think that should work alright)

Happy calculations and good luck.

(If anywone else wants to introduce a different number game I think that would be good)
Melody  Dec 30, 2013
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6,2,9,10,50,25
and the magic number is 384

This one was hard. That is the way it is sometimes.

Try making 390 and then take away the 6.
Hint: How do you think the 10 could be used?

If you want more direction then ask for it.
You get 5 points just for showing interest!
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(I'll give you 5 points for trying and 10 for a win)
Good work gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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(9*50) - (2*25) - 10 - 6 = 384

I really like this game.
Jedithious  Dec 31, 2013
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Jedithious:

(9*50) - (2*25) - 10 - 6 = 384

I really like this game.

gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)

Hi Jedithious,
I haven't seen you about for a while. I am glad that you are back. And that you like this game. I like it too!
And you have posted a great solutions! Yours was a full monty too - you used all the numbers!

[ 50 - ( 9+2) ] x 10 - 6 = 384

Hey Jedithious or gb4242,
Do one of you want to offer the numbers for the next round?
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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Hello Melody,
Yes, I just got back from a long trip. Was missing this place...
Sure, I'd like to offer the numbers. Will I still be able to participate/play, though, for that round?

7, 7, 3, 25, 75, 100 where the magic number is 734
Jedithious  Dec 31, 2013
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Hi Jedithious,
I was pondering the same question.
Did you make up the numbers without thinking about the result?
If you did then I think that you could play but maybe you should leave it at least a couple of hours before you post your solution.
Just to let other people have a chance first. Does that sound reasonable?

If anyone would like to voice an objection or an oppinion please do so.
If you do you'll get 5 points for your participation!
Melody.

p.s. Where did you go? I love travelling!

PUZZLE 3
3,7,7,25,75,100 Magic number 734
This is Jedithious's Puzzle and no one has solved it yet!
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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Hello Melody,
Yes, I just chose the first numbers that came to me.
That sounds reasonable.
Don't you think it would be wonderful if this game could become
like a frequent thing/tradition for this forum?
Its just so snappy, fun, and probably healthy for the brain.

p.s. The beautiful Los Angeles, California
Jedithious  Dec 31, 2013
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Yes, but you chose hard numbers! I usually get these pretty easily but I haven't solved this one yet.
Anyway, if no one gets it then the person who makes the closest number wins.

I've never been to the USA, but I think Los Angeles would be beautiful, and a lot of fun. (so long as there wasn't a big earth quake!)
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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It truly is.
By the way, do you know whether the system you gave to devise numbers and the magic number is flawless? Like are there any possible combinations that won't have an answer (are impossible) or does the system automatically garuntee the perfect playability of any and all possible combinations?
Jedithious  Dec 31, 2013
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Most (almost all) have answers, but some don't. I haven't found and answer for this yet. (which is a little unusual)
The nearest that I have so far is 735 (1 too big)
I take it that you haven't found an answer yet?
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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735 probably wins...
This problem has been tormenting me for the last 15 minutes and I definitely suspect that its one of those impossible combinations.
My suggestion:
Since a combination that is impossible is frustrating and confusing, perhaps the best way to play this would be for the person
who composes the combination to begin with the magic number and then divide, subtract, multiply and/or add numbers backwards
until it equals zero. This way the combination will always be possible and we won't have to worry about nasty impossible ones
creeping up every now and then. Of course that person won't be able to compete, but that's
not really much of a problem at all.
Jedithious  Dec 31, 2013
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That would be a really good solution if more people were playing but there are not many people about at the moment.

Maybe if we stick to 4 little ones and 2 big ones they are usually easier. And if I can't do it in 15 or so minutes (that's assuming that i am around) then we move on.
We could try it this way and if it doesn't work then we'll either do it your way or I make up the questions, I wasn't really intending to actually play anyway.

Do you want to do the numbers again? Or maybe just change the 734 to 735. You should mark it clearly as edited (with the reason) in case someone is off trying to do it.

what do you think of that idea?
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Jedithious is offline so I am officially changing the problem to
PUZZLE 4
3, 7, 7, 25, 75, 100 with magic number 735

I know that this one works.
Melody  Dec 31, 2013
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3, 7, 7, 25, 75, 100 with magic number 735

I know that this one works.

Come on people!
This one is not that hard. Won't someone give it a go?
Remember, You get 5 points just for showing interest!
Hint: What is 7 x 100 ?
Melody  Jan 2, 2014
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3, 7, 7, 25, 75, 100 with magic number 735

(7*100) + 25 + 7 + 3
=700+35
=735

*thanks for the hint, Melody:)
kitty<3  Jan 3, 2014
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Thanks Kitty, that's great!

Now our score is
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (1win - 10 points)

Kitty, would you like to post the next numbers ?
(You can check it works first if you want to and you can answer yourself if no-one else answers with in 2 hours.)
If you just want to make the numbers up randomly that's fine, I will check them. If they don't work or if I think that they are too difficult I'll change them a little or give a hint. Does that sound alright to you?
If you post the numbers let me know if you have checked them already.
If you want to change to a different game that's okay too. Just tell us what we have to do.
Melody  Jan 3, 2014
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5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

And just a random True or False mindbender:)
Which of the below statements is true, and which is false? Why?

The number of false statements is one.
The number of false statements is two.
The number of false statements is three.
The number of false statements is four.
kitty<3  Jan 3, 2014
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kitty<3:

Thanks Kitty.
PUZZLE 5
5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325
You have to use the numbers (not necessarily all of them) to make the magic number 325.
You are allowed to use + - x and divide and you can use brackets

I have found 2 answers, and there might be more. If you can find 1 of them why don't you post it and show us how clever you are.
I would really like to get some games like this going, but I need people to join in!
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NOTE: This is a totally separate question. (From Kitty<3)
And just a random True or False mindbender:)
Which of the below statements is true, and which is false? Why? (This question relates to just 4 questions that have been answered T or F)

The number of false statements is one.
The number of false statements is two.
The number of false statements is three.
The number of false statements is four.

This was really tricky Kitty. I think I've got the answer. There is only 1 correct answer. Can anyone else work it out ??
Melody  Jan 3, 2014
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kitty<3:

NOTE: This is a totally separate question. (From Kitty<3)
And just a random True or False mindbender:)
Which of the below statements is true, and which is false? Why? (This question relates to just 4 questions that have been answered T or F)

The number of false statements is one.
The number of false statements is two.
The number of false statements is three.
The number of false statements is four.

This was really tricky Kitty. I think I've got the answer. There is only 1 correct answer. Can anyone else work it out ??[/quote]

This was a very tricky question
If the number of false statements is 1 then all the others are false which cant be true because only is false so the number of false statements is not 1
If the number of false statements is 2 then 1 the others must also be true but this can't work so the number of false statements is not 2
If the number of false statements is 4 then all are false but the the forth is true - that doesn't work so the number of false statements is not 4
If the number of false statements is 3 then the other 3 statements are all false - good that works. So the number of false statements is 3.
I win!

NOW WE NEED SOMEONE TO ANSWER KITTY'S OTHER QUESTION.

5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325
You have to use the numbers (not necessarily all of them) to make the magic number 325.
You are allowed to use + - x and divide and you can use brackets
I have found 2 answers, and there might be more. If you can find 1 of them why don't you post it and show us how clever you are.
I would really like to get some games like this going, but I need people to join in!
Melody  Jan 4, 2014
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5,3,3,10,25 with magic number 325

25(3+10)
25 times 13 is 325
Guest Jan 4, 2014
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Yup, that works:D
kitty<3  Jan 4, 2014
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kitty<3:

Yup, that works:D

Do you know of any other ways?
Guest Jan 4, 2014
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5,3,3,10,25 with magic number 325

I did it this way:
(5*10) (3+3) + 25
=300+25
=325
There's probably a lot more ways out there:)
kitty<3  Jan 4, 2014
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Warped Tour Girl:
kitty<3:

Yup, that works:D

Do you know of any other ways?

there is at least one other way.
Hint: What goes into 25?

Also,
I see that you have just joined up.
Welcome to wb2.0calc forum.
And thank you for the new 'number trick' that you have posted

p.s. We are adding the green smile post icon to puzzle type posts (it is found aboutve the subject line) Just to make these stand out from the regular questions.
Melody  Jan 4, 2014
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RE: 5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

I thought there were supposed to be 6 numbers in this game.
10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325
Guest Jan 5, 2014
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Puzzled:

RE: 5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

I thought there were supposed to be 6 numbers in this game.
10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325

So far we have
25(3+10) = 325 from Warped Tour Girl (I'm really sorry that I left this out before)
and
10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325 from Puzzled
and
(5*10) (3+3) + 25 = 325 from Kitty
and mine was different again
5*(3*25 - 10) = 325

5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

1)Warped Tour Girl's method maybe
25*4 =100 so 25*12=300 so 25*13=325 (or maybe she just did 325 divided by 25 = 13)
13=10+3
so
25(10+3)=325

2) Kittys method maybe
300+25=325
6*50=300
3+3=6 and 5*10=50
so
(5*10)(3+3)+25=325

3) My method
I know that 25*13=325 (I found that one first)
There is a 5 in the numbers and 5*5=25 so
5*5*13 = 325
but 5*13=65 and 65=75-10 and 3*25=75 so
5*65 -> 5(75-10) -> 5(3*25-10)
so
5(3*25-10) = 325

4) Puzzled might have said 10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325 from Puzzled
325 = 300 +25
300=10*30
30=5*6
6=3+3
so
325 = 10*(3+3)*5 + 25
(changes have been made to Warped Tour Girl's and Kitty's solutions. I'm very sorry for getting solns muddled before. I think it is right now.)
Your question Puzzled - You thought there was supposed to be 6 numbers.
Yes that is what I said originally but it doesn't matter so long as we get a good puzze it just doesn't matter.
Melody  Jan 5, 2014
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Now our scores are
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (2win - 20 points)
Warped tour girl (1 win - 10 points) I'm ver sorry that i left you out before
Puzzled (1 win - 10 points)

Puzzled, would you like to choose the next numbers?
You can check that they work yourself or otherwise i will check them.
Either way, you have to give other people an absolute minimum of 2 hours before you post your answer.
Over to you Puzzled
Melody  Jan 5, 2014
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Over to you Puzzled

5, 9, 7, 8, 25, 75 Magic number 894

picked by guessing. 2 answers now more maybe later?
Guest Jan 5, 2014
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I found 4 so far.
Heres one

(75-7)*8+25*(9+5)=894

does nobody want to play?
Puzzled  Jan 6, 2014
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PUZZLE 6
5, 9, 7, 8, 25, 75 Magic number 894
Puzzled's solution
(75-7)*8+25*(9+5)=894
That is an excellent solution puzzled!
Puzzled says that she has found 3 more solutions.
Puzzled is really good at this!

Now our scores are
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (2 wins - 20 points)
Warped Tour Girl (1 win - 10 points) (I'm sorry I left you out before)
Puzzled (2 wins - 20 points)

Come on people - please play this game with us.
Lets see if we can find another of those solutions that puzzled says exist!

I know one.
[size=150] I'll give you a hint[/size]
These are the numbers

5, 9, 7, 8, 25, 75 Magic number 894

now I noticed that 894=900-6
900 is pretty easy to get with 9,25,and 75
6 is maybe a little more tricky but you can get it with 5,7 and 8

Now someone should give this a try.
You can post even if you can only do half of it. or even just show us what you have thought about
We just want you to join in
Melody  Jan 6, 2014
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Melody:
Puzzled:

RE: 5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

I thought there were supposed to be 6 numbers in this game.
10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325

So far we have
10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325 from Puzzled
and
(5*10) (3+3) + 25 = 325 from Kitty
and mine was different again
5*(3*25 - 10) = 325

5, 3, 3, 10, 25 --magic number 325

1) Kittys method maybe
100 is divisable by 25 so 325 must be divisable by 25
25 x 13 = 325 and 13=10+3
so
25(10+3)=325.

2) My method
I know that 25*13=325 (I found that one first)
There is a 5 in the numbers and 5*5=25 so
5*5*13 = 325
but 5*13=65 and 65=75-10 and 3*25=75 so
5*65 -> 5(75-10) -> 5(3*25-10)
so
5(3*25-10) = 325

3) Puzzled might have said 10*(3+3)*5+25 = 325 from Puzzled
325 = 300 +25
300=10*30
30=5*6
6=3+3
so
325 = 10*(3+3)*5 + 25

[size=150] Actually it was me that came up with the method that you said kitty<3 came up with........[/size]
WarpedTourGirl  Jan 6, 2014
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I am very sorry Warped Tour Girl
You are right. I think that I have corrected all the incorrect entries.
If there is still a mistake please let me know.
It is difficult to keep track sometimes.
Melody.
Melody  Jan 6, 2014
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Melody:

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5, 9, 7, 8, 25, 75 Magic number 894
Puzzled's solution
(75-7)*8+25*(9+5)=894
That is an excellent solution puzzled!
Puzzled says that she has found 3 more solutions.
Puzzled is really good at this!

Now our scores are
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (2 wins - 20 points)
Warped Tour Girl (1 win - 10 points) (I'm sorry I left you out before)
Puzzled (2 wins - 20 points)

Come on people - please play this game with us.
Lets see if we can find another of those solutions that puzzled says exist!

I know one.
[size=150]I'll give you a hint[/size]
These are the numbers

5, 9, 7, 8, 25, 75 Magic number 894

now I noticed that 894=900-6
900 is pretty easy to get with 9,25,and 75
6 is maybe a little more tricky but you can get it with 5,7 and 8

Now someone should give this a try.
You can post even if you can only do half of it. or even just show us what you have thought about
We just want you to join in

Melody  Jan 6, 2014
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Oh, It's really okay lol I wasn't mad or anything I assumed you had just forgotten(: But thank you.
WarpedTourGirl  Jan 6, 2014
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One I found is:

((75+25)9)- ((5+8)-7)

((75+25)9)= 900

((5+8)-7)=6

900-6=894

Working on another one!
WarpedTourGirl  Jan 6, 2014
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Excellent.
Melody  Jan 6, 2014
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Now our scores are
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (2 wins - 20 points)
Warped Tour Girl (2 win - 20 points)
Puzzled (2 wins - 20 points)

(if there is any errors in the totals let me know and I will try to sort it out)

New puzzle PUZZLE 7
2,6,3,10,50,9 Magic number is 287

You are only allowed to use brackets, +, -, x, and divide.
You can only use the numbers given, you can't use the same number twice but you don't have to use all of the numbers.
The magic number is the total.
If you get the answer try to describe how you worked it out. They are much easier when you start getting some techniques.

Have fun
Melody  Jan 8, 2014
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(2+7)*100+50+3

Use these numbers to make the number 953.

Rules:
Use only these numbers
No number can be used twice
You do not have to use all the numbers
You can use + - x or divide.
You can use brackets.

First one to respond with exact answer wins. If you post later but you have a substantially different answer, you win too.
If no-one gets the exact answer then closest answer after 12 hours wins. (competition closes in 12 hours)

Use a name other than 'guest' and your wins will be recorded.
If enough people are interested we will keep playing with different numbers.
Any questions?
(I have copied this game from the TV show 'Letters and numbers')
Have fun.
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Guest Jan 8, 2014
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OK gghhhh,
You went all the way back to the first puzzle and found a beautifully simple answer that no one else had found.
Good work. (You also totally confused me, but it doesn't matter)

Puzzle 1: 3,5,7,2,100,50,3 Magic number 953
(2+7)*100+50+3

Now our scores are
gb4242. (1 win - 10points)
Jedithious (1 win- 10 points)
Kitty (2 wins - 20 points)
Warped Tour Girl (2 win - 20 points)
Puzzled (2 wins - 20 points)
gghhhh (1 win - 10 points)

(if there is any errors in the totals let me know and I will try to sort it out)

New puzzle PUZZLE 7
2,6,3,10,50,9 Magic number is 287

HINT: you could try 300-13
You are only allowed to use brackets, +, -, x, and divide.
You can only use the numbers given, you can't use the same number twice but you don't have to use all of the numbers.
The magic number is the total.
If you get the answer try to describe how you worked it out. They are much easier when you start getting some techniques.

From now on, scores will only be given if you solve the most recent puzzle, only because it is just too hard for me to keep track otherwise.
(Except for Puzzle number 3 courtesy of Jedithious, which no one has solved yet. The numbers were 3,7,7,25,75,100 Magic number 734
If you solve this one you can get a great acycolade!)
If you want to offer a new solution to an old problem you are welcome to do that.

Have fun
Melody  Jan 9, 2014
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This is more fun than homework.
I try to find ones that dont need () then do others
I do them with paper then a calculator for the harder answers
I found 17 answers so far.

50*6-10-3 = 287
50*6-10-9/3 = 287
50*(6-2)+10*9-3 = 287
10*(9*2+6)+50-3 = 287
(9*2+6)*10+50-3 = 287
These 2 are neet. same numbers but 1 divides and 1 multiplies just move the )
50*(9-6/2)-10-3 = 287
50*(9-6)*2-10-3 = 287

My friend say he has numbers that only has 1 answer. I dont know how he knows it only has one but I havent found any answers so far and its ben a week. If you want to play with them just tell me and I will list it here maybe you can find the answer.
Puzzled  Jan 9, 2014
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(Except for Puzzle number 3 courtesy of Jedithious, which no one has solved yet. The numbers were 3,7,7,25,75,100 Magic number 734

I played with this one for a long time and still havent found an answer.
The closest I found is

(100-(25-7)/3)*7+75 = 733 only 1 so far that =733

100*7+25+7+3 = 735
(100*3+75)*7*7/25 = 735 +2 more that = 735

(100-3)*7+75+7-25 = 736
only 1 so far that =736

It mite be like the one my friend gave me that only has one answer. Ill show it to him and see what he says.
Puzzled  Jan 9, 2014
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Excellent effort Puzzled.

You can post your friend's one if you want, I will take a look, but they don't all have solutions.

Melody.
Melody  Jan 10, 2014
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Here are the puzzles
They both have the same numbers, but with two different magic numbers

75,100,8,8,2,1 = 896 <-- I found the answer for this one
75,100,8,8,2,1 = 764 <-- but not this one yet
Puzzled  Jan 11, 2014
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Hi Puzzled
Thanks for that input

I want you to have a go at the logic puzzle on the game site that I posted down the page a bit.
Please tell me if you can get it out.

75,100,8,8,2,1 = 764 <-- but not this one yet

8 x (75+8)+100 = 764
I got this answer quite easily, i will tell you how.
I immediately saw that 8 x 8 = 64 so I needed the 700
8 x 75 = 600 and there is the 100 sitting in the numbers not used yet
so i have
8 x 75 + 8 x 8 + 100 = 764
I can factorise out the 8 to get
8(75+8)+100 = 764
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Puzzled's one that is waiting for someone else to solve is
75,100,8,8,2,1 magic number 896
Melody  Jan 12, 2014
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I've tried ... I can't get to 734.
Here's the closest I got.
(100 + 3 + (75/25))*7 -7 = 735
Guest Jan 12, 2014
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jazz:

I've tried ... I can't get to 734.
Here's the closest I got.
(100 + 3 + (75/25))*7 -7 = 735

Thanks for joining in Jazz, that is the closest I could get too!
(I am assuming that was the earlier puzzle that no one could do)
Hey Jazz, why don't you take a look at that logic puzzle (on Sporcle) that I keep sending Puzzled off to try.
It is on a puzzle post down the page.

Puzzled's one that is waiting for someone else to solve is
75,100,8,8,2,1 magic number 896
Melody  Jan 12, 2014
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Come on guys, we are still waiting on a solutions to this puzzle.
Puzzled's one that is waiting for someone else to solve is
75,100,8,8,2,1 magic number 896

I'll give you a clue.
900 - 4
Melody  Jan 13, 2014
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Can't anyone do this
Melody  Jan 17, 2014
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Bump
Melody  Jan 22, 2014
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bump
Melody  Jan 23, 2014
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Melody:

bump

bump?
zoomasd  Jan 24, 2014
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zoomasd:
Melody:

bump

bump?

'bump' means that I am bumping it up so that it doesn't get lost in history

This puzzle was put forth by 'Puzzled'
75,100,8,8,2,1 magic number 896
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the 6 numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

I'll give you a clue.
900 - 4

Melody  Jan 24, 2014
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I suck at these. ill find out some day.
zoomasd  Jan 24, 2014
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zoomasd:

I suck at these. ill find out some day.

Hi zoomasd
I am really glad that you replied.
If you practice these sorts of things you will get better with numbers

This is the puzzle.
75,100,8,8,2,1 magic number 896

I'll give you a clue.
900 - 4

now, 900 is 9 x 100 so how could you just make 900 out of the blue numbers?

now, think about the blue numbers again, how could you make 4 ?

Are you thinking really hard
Melody  Jan 24, 2014
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((8+1)*100)-(8/2)=896
Guest Jan 24, 2014
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((8+1)*100)-(8/2)=896
Guest Jan 24, 2014
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*
Puzzled will be really please that her/his puzzle is finall solved.

I've decided to give you 2 puzzles this time.
A hard one for people who can usually do them and an easier on for people who want to try but find them too difficult.
Please choose the one that is appropriate to you ability.

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

HARD ONE
3,8,9,10,10,50 and the magic number is 276

EASIER ONE
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

Happy calculations.
Melody  Jan 25, 2014
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Melody:

*
Puzzled will be really please that her/his puzzle is finall solved.

I've decided to give you 2 puzzles this time.
A hard one for people who can usually do them and an easier on for people who want to try but find them too difficult.
Please choose the one that is appropriate to you ability.

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

HARD ONE
3,8,9,10,10,50 and the magic number is 276

EASIER ONE
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

Happy calculations.

Hey Melody,

An answer to the upper one would be 276 = (9*10+10-8)*3

I think I need an expert opinion to solve the bottom one so I'll leave that open.

Try making 333 with 3 11 22 33 44 55
reinout-g  Jan 27, 2014
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(33*11-(55-22))+3=333
Walt  Jan 28, 2014
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Excellent work Walt and Reinout-g,

I want to take a look at these answers and think about how they may have been done.

First I will look at Reinout-g's
the numbers were
3,8,9,10,10,50 with magic number 276

I can think of 2 different ways that Reinout may have reached this answer.

(1) 3,8,9,10,10,50 with magic number 276
276
= 300 - 24
=3 x 100 - 3 x 8
okay, we only have 1 three so you think that isn't helpful.
Well you are wrong because I am going to factorise out the 3!
You don't need letters to be able to factorise
= 3(100-8)
= 3 x (10 x 10 - 8)
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(2) 3,8,9,10,10,50 with magic number 276
276
I know that 3 goes into 276 because 2+7+6=15 and 3 goes into 15 therefore 3 goes into 276.
(Anyone who has followed the "what a number is divisible by will know this!) therefore
=3 x 92
=3 x (100-8)
=3 x (10 x 10 - 8)

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Then Reiner left a new one which Walt solved.
3,11,22,33,44,55 with magic number 333
I also got a different solution to WALT so I will show you both. (I am going to do mine first because I thought it was easier.)
But, walt's brain obviously works differently from mine so probably doesn't agree

3,11,22,33,44,55 with magic number 333
(1) 333
= 330 + 3
= 33 x 11 + 3
or
(2) = 33 x (55-44) +3
or
(3) = 33 x (22-11) +3
There are probably other answers along this line as well.
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Now lets look at Walt's solution.
3,11,22,33,44,55 with magic number 333
(4) 333
= 330+3 (because we have a 3)
= 33 x 10 + 3 (I have a 33 but not a 10 - umm?) ok lets try
= 33 x 11 - 33 + 3 because I do have an 11.
umm now I don't have two 33s, I can't just factorise out 33 because that will just take me back to the last step. umm- well, -33+3=30 maybe that will help.
= 33 x 11 - 30 I've used the 33 and the 11 so the numbers I have left are 3,22,44,and 55. Umm 55-25=30, and 22+3=25 that's good
= 33 x 11 - (55-25)
= 33 x 11 - (55 -(22+3)) That's right but I suppose I should clean it up a bit.
= 33 x 11 - (55 - 22 -3)
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Actually that is not quite what he was thinking, I just relooked at his answer (33*11-(55-22))+3=333
up to here it is the same
=33 x 11 - 33 + 3 I have used 33 and 11 and 3 so how do I make 33 out of 22,44 and 55. Umm 55-22 = 33
=33 x 11 -(55-22) +3

[size=150]And that is how these can be done. With practice they don't take long, but they can take a long time until you learn some techniques![/size]

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Here are the next ones (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

HARD ONE
2,3,6,6,8,50 and the magic number is 972

EASIER ONE (not done yet)
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

Happy calculations.
Melody  Jan 29, 2014
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Melody:

(...)

Here are the next ones (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

HARD ONE
2,3,6,6,8,50 and the magic number is 972

EASIER ONE (not done yet)
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

Happy calculations.

Even though I cannot be sure whether the last computation is a multiplication, Unless I clearly see the number is not divisible I begin to check whether the number is divisible by any of the given numbers.
so 972/2 = 486, 972/3 = 324, 972/6 = 162

Then I check again with the numbers I have left, beginning with the smallest number (since it seems to be easier to get too)

Then 162/2 = 81, 162/3 = 54, 162/6 = 27

There is no way I can make 27 with the numbers 2,3,8,50
However, for 54 I find 54-50 = 4 and 4 = 6-2
Hence, 972/(6*3) - 50 + 2 - 6

Be aware that my method is a little trial and error.

I tried applying some other methods too such as, trying to find some numbers such that I could get 50*19 or 50*20.
This for instance gave me 50*(8*2+3), however this left me with 972-950 = 22, which I could not solve with only 6 and 6.
reinout-g  Jan 29, 2014
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Thank you Reiner-g.
that was a great solution and explanation!
Why don't you give the next one? Just make sure there is a solution before you post it.
Please just post it the same as I did last time (or similar) and leave the easy one alone.
If one doesn't appear fairly quickly I wil post one myself. It doesn't matter. (I am really sorry if I sound bossy)
Thanks
Melody
Melody  Jan 29, 2014
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Here is my version of the magic number (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

HARD ONE
2 2 5 7 17 20 and the magic number is 1994

EASIER ONE (not done yet)
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

Happy calculations.
reinout-g  Jan 29, 2014
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HARD ONE
2 2 5 7 17 20 and the magic number is 1994

Maybe we could have a little hint ? Please Reinout-g
Melody  Feb 1, 2014
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bump
Melody  Feb 3, 2014
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Melody:

HARD ONE
2 2 5 7 17 20 and the magic number is 1994

Maybe we could have a little hint ? Please Reinout-g

Hint: 1994/2 = 997
reinout-g  Feb 5, 2014
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Howwwwww!!!!!!!??
Lilibug  Feb 5, 2014
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Guest Feb 5, 2014
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bump
Melody  Feb 6, 2014
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Melody wrote:HARD ONE
2 2 5 7 17 20 and the magic number is 1994

Maybe we could have a little hint ? Please Reinout-g

Hint: 1994/2 = 997

WOW
Even with the hint it was really HARD
This is what i did (eventually)
5x7x20 = 700
2x7x20 = 280
980+17=997
Now lets factorise 5x7x20 + 2x7x20 = 7x20(5+2)

2x[7x20x(5+2)+17] = 1994
Melody  Feb 6, 2014
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Here is my version of the magic number (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE (not done yet)
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40

HARD ONE (Hopefully it is easier than Reiner-g's last one. I think that it is)
3 8 9 10 50 100 and the magic number is 583

Happy calculations.
Melody  Feb 6, 2014
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easier one (4*2) *5
lostjr126  Feb 6, 2014
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lostjr126:

easier one (4*2) *5

EASIER ONE
3,5,2,4 and the magic number is 40
(4*2)*5 = 40
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NEW PUZZES

Here is my version of the magic number (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
3,2,8,10 and the magic number is 120

HARD ONE (Hopefully it is easier than Reiner-g's last one. I think that it is) (not done yet)
3 8 9 10 50 100 and the magic number is 583

Happy calculations.
Melody  Feb 6, 2014
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easy one (3*10)(8)/2
lostjr126  Feb 6, 2014
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lostjr126:

easy one (3*10)(8)/2

Excellent again
Are you going to give the hard one a proper try now?
Melody  Feb 6, 2014
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I've tried but I'm in 6th grade so its not easy for me
lostjr126  Feb 7, 2014
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lostjr126:

I've tried but I'm in 6th grade so its not easy for me

I'll give you a hint, 583 - 3 = 580
reinout-g  Feb 7, 2014
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reinout-g:
lostjr126:

I've tried but I'm in 6th grade so its not easy for me

I'll give you a hint, 583 - 3 = 580

I'll give you another hint, don't use the 9

HARD ONE (Hopefully it is easier than Reiner-g's last one. I think that it is) (not done yet)
3 8 9 10 50 100 and the magic number is 583
Melody  Feb 7, 2014
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hard one 50+8*10+3
lostjr126  Feb 7, 2014
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HARD ONE (Hopefully it is easier than Reiner-g's last one. I think that it is)
3 8 9 10 50 100 and the magic number is 583

lostjr126:

hard one 50+8*10+3

Excellent again lostjr126

You really need to put the 50+8 in brackets because when you get to high school you will learn that multiply is more important than plus, you have to do multiply first.
now this is an important thing that you already know
Try putting 50+8*10+3 = into your calculator and see what answer you get.
(50+8)*10+3 = 583
Melody  Feb 7, 2014
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NEW PUZZES

Here is my version of the magic number (choose the one that is best suited to your ability level)

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
3,2,8,10 and the magic number is 120

HARD ONE
2,5,9,6,4 and the magic number is 536

Happy calculations.
Melody  Feb 7, 2014
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thanks for the tip
lostjr126  Feb 7, 2014
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bump
Melody  Feb 9, 2014
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Quote:

Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
3,2,8,10 and the magic number is 120

HARD ONE
2,5,9,6,4 and the magic number is 536

Here's how I did the easier one: [(3*8*10/2)] = 120

Here's how I did the hard one: [(5*9*6*2) - 4] = 536

Pretty fun stuff! (Good?)
Grammar Fascist  Feb 14, 2014
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Excellent work Grammar Fascist!

NEW PUZZLE
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

HARD ONE
1,2,5,8,9,25,50 and the magic number is 753

Happy Calculations
Melody  Feb 15, 2014
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753 = 50* (8-5) *5 + 1 + 2 or 50*(1+2)*5 + 8 - 5

I will give you my reasoning including the part where I went wrong so it gives an idea on how I approach the puzzle.

Primarly i tried dividing 753 by any of the numbers, which was not possible.

This gave me the hint the final step should be an add or substract operation.

especially when 5 , 25 and 50 are in play, I usually try to get to a multiple of 5 so I tried substracting 8.

This gave me 745 which can be divided only by 5. Then I got 149.

By making some computations I easily realised that I wasn't able to work with 149.

I then started over and this times decided to substract 3 (which is 1+2) to get 750.

I noticed 750 = 50* 5 * 3, and then realised (8-5) would also give me 3.

That's how i came to my answer.

Reinout
reinout-g  Feb 24, 2014
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That is fabulous Reinout-g, I liked your explanation too.

NEW PUZZLE
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

HARD ONE
2,3,8,7,25,100 And the magic number is 387

Happy Calculations
Melody  Feb 26, 2014
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Melody:

That is fabulous Reinout-g, I liked your explanation too.

NEW PUZZLE
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

HARD ONE
2,3,8,7,25,100 And the magic number is 387

Happy Calculations

I actually remembered an old thread which might really help in these puzzles.

Melody:

Yes, very clever, I like Serena.
now lets see what we have.

Now for the divisability checks. What do we have so far?

1) We have Zamarronics's formula,

2) A number is exactly divisable by 10 if it has a zero at the end. (the last digit is zero)

3) A number is exactly divisable by 2 if it is even.

4) If a number is prime then it is only exactly divisable by 1 and itself

5) A number is exactly divisable by 5 if it ends in 0 or 5

6) A number is exactly divisable by 3 if the sum of its digits is exactly divisable by 3.

7) A number is exactly divisable by 9 if the sum of its digits is exactly divisable by 9

8) If the last 2 digits of a number are a multiple of 4, the whole number is exactly divisible by 4.

9) If the last 3 digits of a number are a multiple of 8, the whole number is exactly divisable by 8.

It might help you out to quickly determine whether the number is divisable by any of the numbers.
reinout-g  Feb 26, 2014
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I used the same method as always trying to divide the magic number and if it gave no workable solutions then add and substract a little from the number.

This didn't give me much so I then tried working the other way around multiplying 3 and 100 to try and get to 387.
Since it was obvious that the 100 was of no use in multiplications I figured it might be used in a addition or substraction computation.

This gave me the hint towards 287 which brought me back to my original method.
This gave me the division by 7 and finally I tried working my way to the 41 that was left by dividing after some additions and substractions again.
reinout-g  Feb 26, 2014
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reinout-g:

I used the same method as always trying to divide the magic number and if it gave no workable solutions then add and substract a little from the number.

This didn't give me much so I then tried working the other way around multiplying 3 and 100 to try and get to 387.
Since it was obvious that the 100 was of no use in multiplications I figured it might be used in a addition or substraction computation.

This gave me the hint towards 287 which brought me back to my original method.
This gave me the division by 7 and finally I tried working my way to the 41 that was left by dividing after some additions and substractions again.

HARD ONE
2,3,8,7,25,100 And the magic number is 387

I had a different method. This is how i did it.
387
=300 + 75 + 12
=3*100+3*25+3*8/2
factor out the 3 and you get
3(100+25+8/2)
Would you like to post the next one reinout? If you would then just copy the question post down and change the numbers for the hard one. Just make sure that it works first. If you don't do it i will do it later. Thanks so much.
Melody.
Melody  Feb 26, 2014
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NEW PUZZLE
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

HARD ONE
3,4,4,5,8,10 and the magic number is 147

Happy Calculations
reinout-g  Feb 26, 2014
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thanks Reinout

HARD ONE
3,4,4,5,8,10 and the magic number is 147

147
= 150 - 3
= 10*5*3 - 3*1
= 10*5*3 - 3* 4/4
= 3 (10*5 - 4/4)
Melody  Feb 26, 2014
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NEW PUZZLE
Rules:
You have to use some or all of the numbers to make the magic number. You are not allowed to use any of the numbers twice. (Unless one was written twice in the first place)
You can use brackets, +, -, x, or divide and that is it.

EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

HARD ONE
2,5,5,6,8,10 and the magic number is 97

Happy Calculations
Melody  Feb 27, 2014
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Melody:

hi everybody,
Who's up for a challenge? I chose these numbers at random.
PUZZLE 1
3,5,7,2,100,and 50.

Use these numbers to make the number 953.

Rules:
Use only these numbers
No number can be used twice
You do not have to use all the numbers
You can use + - x or divide.
You can use brackets.

First one to respond with exact answer wins. If you post later but you have a substantially different answer, you win too.
If no-one gets the exact answer then closest answer after 12 hours wins. (competition closes in 12 hours)

Use a name other than 'guest' and your wins will be recorded.
If enough people are interested we will keep playing with different numbers.
Any questions?
(I have copied this game from the TV show 'Letters and numbers')
Have fun.

Guest Mar 19, 2014
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BUMP!!!

reinout-g  May 6, 2014
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EASIER ONE
9,3,7,1 and the magic number is 66

1(9x7+3)

CreeperCosmo  May 6, 2014
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HARD ONE
2,5,5,6,8,10 and the magic number is 97

$$\left({\mathtt{5}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{8}}{\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{6}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{10}}\right){\mathtt{\,-\,}}\left({\mathtt{5}}{\mathtt{\,-\,}}{\mathtt{2}}\right) = {\mathtt{97}}$$

FINALLY got this after awhile :D

CreeperCosmo  May 6, 2014
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Harder one : 8*10 +5+5+6+2=97

SpawnofAngel  May 15, 2014
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2,5,5,6,8,10 and the magic number is 97

(8 x 10) + 2(5 + 6) - 5

80 + 2(11) - 5

(80 + 22) - 5

102 - 5

97

Also

10 x (2 x 5) - (5 + 6) + 8

(10 x 10) - (11) + 8

100 -11 + 8

89 + 8

97

CPhill  May 15, 2014
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3,5,7,2,100,and 50     to make 953

50 x (7 + 2)  + 100(5) + 3

(50 x (9)) + 500 + 3

450 + 500 + 3

950 + 3

953

CPhill  May 15, 2014
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1,2,3,4   Magic number is 22

http://web2.0calc.com/questions/using-1-2-3-4-how-do-you-get-22

Melody  May 22, 2014
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Every number can only be used once and(unless you can find a different solution) all numbers are used.

Guest Jun 9, 2014
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Every number can only be used once and(unless you can find a different solution) all numbers are used.

So....you want to make -9 ???

(3 - 12) + (10 - 9) - 1 =

-9 + 1 - 1  =

-9 + 0  =

-9

CPhill  Jun 9, 2014
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The last one posted by Melody is 4x3x2-(1x2).

Working:

4x3=12

12x2=24

1x2=2

24-2=22

Guest Jun 9, 2014
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Cphill good answer. I have a different one....

Guest Jun 9, 2014
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What about 6,12,35,38,66,104 to make -912?

Guest Jun 10, 2014
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Sorry 6,6,12,35,38,66,104.

Guest Jun 10, 2014
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Closing in 24 hours.

Guest Jun 17, 2014
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Is this your number puzzle  (is it just +-x and divide and are you sure it is doable)

If this is correct then you do not need to reply- not until you want to answer anyway

6,6,12,35,38,66,104.   Magic number is -912

Melody  Jun 17, 2014
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Anonymous: "Sorry 6,6,12,35,38,66,104."

This was very difficult, but I finally got it after so long!

( -104 + 66 + 35 + (6/6) ) * 12 * 38

If I could contribute a puzzle?

The numbers are 2 6 17 21 23 85 and the Magic Number is 815. :mrgreen:

pokemonfan58  Jun 18, 2014
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Excellent solution Pokemonfan58!

I'm impressed.

You can certainly offer the next puzzle - as you have done.

Just make sure that you already know the solution.

If no one answers within a reasonable space of time then you can start giving hints if you want to.

(especially if people ask for hints)

Thank you.

Melody.

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If I could contribute a puzzle?

The numbers are 2 6 17 21 23 85 and the Magic Number is 815. :mrgreen:

Melody  Jun 18, 2014
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oops! forget that!!!

Alan  Jun 18, 2014
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The numbers are 2 6 17 21 23 85 and the Magic Number is 815.

[23(2+6) - 21](85/17) =

[23(8) - 21] (5) =

[184 - 21](5) =

[163](5) =

815

CPhill  Jun 18, 2014
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what a show off Chris,

okay reinout,

you are looking for something to do.  We need a new number puzzle. ta.

Melody  Jun 19, 2014
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Ah, M'lady doth not appreciate the craft and skill of one so humble as myself ???..........Sisyphus himself was so over-awed by such display of number manipulation that even he took  brief reprise from his unending duties to pay homage to CPhill  !!!

Now.......back to work, Sisyphus    ....    !!!

CPhill

CPhill  Jun 19, 2014
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Sisyphus was just slacking off - and you fell for it!

Melody  Jun 19, 2014
#119
+17

Random number generated:

6,9,24,67,128 to make 1,353

Guest Jun 26, 2014
#120
+9

Closing in 5 days.

Guest Jun 26, 2014
#121
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Puzzle 1 answer: I am confused. Don't get it.

DragonSlayer554  Jul 8, 2014
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Here is 2 number puzzle for you.

You do not have to use every number but you cannot use any number twice.

You can only use + - x and divide and brackets.

(1)       2,8,25,50,75,100  Magic number is 431   (This one is very hard)

(2)       4,6,25,50,75,100   Magic number is 821   (This one is easier but maybe not super easy  )

Melody  Aug 5, 2014
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(1)       2,8,25,50,75,100  Magic number is 431   (This one is very hard)

If we don't have to use every number, here's a solution:

8 (50 + 75/100) + 25 =

400 + 6 + 25 =

431

CPhill  Aug 13, 2014
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You do not have to use all the numbers.

One rule which I will never enforce is that at each stage of the calculation the answer is a whole number.

So in the original game 75/100 would not have been accepted as a part of the solution.  I'll give you thumbs up anyway but do you want to consider it some more Chris?

Melody  Aug 13, 2014
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We are still looking for more answers although Chris has found one answer to the first one (there is definitely another answer.)

Here is 2 number puzzle for you.

You do not have to use every number but you cannot use any number twice.

You can only use + - x and divide and brackets.

(1)       2,8,25,50,75,100  Magic number is 431   (This one is very hard)

(2)       4,6,25,50,75,100   Magic number is 821   (This one is easier but maybe not super easy  )

Melody  Aug 13, 2014
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Puzzle 1 answer: I am confused. Don't get it.

Huh? Why?

Pyramid  Oct 18, 2014
#127
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(7+2)*100+50-3

Guest Nov 14, 2014
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You need to put the question that you are answering as there are a lot of different questions on this thread

Melody  Nov 14, 2014
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$$\left({\mathtt{7}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{100}}\right){\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}\left({\mathtt{50}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{5}}\right){\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{3}}$$

AnonymousUser  Nov 21, 2014
#131
+98
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100*5+100*5-100+50+3=953

labby  Feb 26, 2015
#132
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(2*100*5)-50-3=953

Jdeluca1960  Apr 29, 2015
#133
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Hey I was wondering if I could put up a puzzle.

The numbers are...

3,10,50,25.

The Magic Number is 575.

+,-,×,÷.

Each number once.

nicolas0122  May 7, 2015
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3, 10, 50, 25     575

(10 x 50 ) +  (3 x 25 ) =

500 + 75  =

575

CPhill  May 7, 2015
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That is correct CPhill

nicolas0122  May 7, 2015
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thanks Nicholas for joining in :)

You can always put up a puzzle just make sure you know what a good answer is first :)

Melody  May 9, 2015
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Hey CPhill my name doesn't have a k in Nic or a h in Nicolas.

nicolas0122  May 14, 2015
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Hey, Nicolas......Melody put that  "h" in your name.....not me......LOL!!!!!

CPhill  May 14, 2015
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Sorry nicolas

Melody  May 15, 2015
#140
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frikkn hard

Guest May 19, 2015
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3,5,7,2,100,and 50

7+2=9

9x100= 900

900 + 50= 950

950 + 3=953

miss.bodelz  Jun 19, 2015
#142
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8, 3, 4, 7

The magic number is 24. Good luck!

Guest Jul 29, 2015
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Thanks for joining in anon.  What are the rules for your puzzle.

8, 3, 4, 7

The magic number is 24. Good luck!

3*8=24

Do I need to use all the numbers or what?

Melody  Jul 29, 2015
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Sorry! Yes, you must use all the numbers.

Guest Jul 31, 2015
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2,8,25,50,75,100.....Magic number is 431

[(2 + 50)]8   + 75 / [√100- √25 ]  =

52 (8) + 75 / [10 - 5]  =

416 + 75/5  =

416 + 15   =

431

CPhill  Jul 31, 2015
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MG's number puzzle:      Thanks MG :)

GOAL:

Your Goal is to make all nine expressions equal six using three numbers starting  with 3, 1's, to 3, 9's.

DISPLAY:

1 1 1= 6

2 2 2 = 6

3 3 3 = 6

4 4 4= 6

5 5 5 = 6

6 6 6 = 6

7 7 7 = 6

8 8 8 = 6

9 9 9 = 6

RULES:

.You can only put in maths symbols that don't include numbers (E.G Powers are NOT allowed)

.If you have finished comment that you're done no you're answer as it could spoil for others

NOTE:

.There are more than one answer