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Hi everybody,  {nl} Who's up for a challenge? I chose these numbers at random.  {nl} PUZZLE 1  {nl} 10,50,5,25,and 500.  {nl} {nl} Use these numbers to make the number 575.  {nl} {nl} Rules:  {nl} Use only these numbers  {nl} No number can be used twice  {nl} You do not have to use all the numbers  {nl} You can use + - x or divide.  {nl} You can use brackets.  {nl} {nl} First one to respond with exact answer wins. If you post later but you have a substantially different answer, you win too.  {nl} If no-one gets the exact answer then closest answer after 24 hours wins. (competition closes in 24 hours)  {nl} {nl} You will be expected to explain how you got your answer. {nl} {nl} Use a name other than 'guest' and your wins will be recorded.  {nl} If enough people are interested we will keep playing with different numbers.  {nl} Any questions?  {nl} (I have copied this game from the previous number puzzles.)  {nl} Have fun.

 Mar 29, 2017
 #1
avatar+129847 
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10 , 50 , 5 , 25 , 500

 

 

Using all the numbers

 

500 + 10(5) + 50 - 25  =

 

500 + 50 + 50  - 25  =

 

600 - 25  =

 

575

 

 

 

cool cool cool

 Mar 29, 2017
 #2
avatar+319 
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Good job +CPhill, you won the challenge.

 Mar 29, 2017
 #3
avatar+129847 
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Thanks, knownhappyman68....but.....someone else may have a more creative solution.....

 

 

cool cool cool

 Mar 29, 2017
 #4
avatar+319 
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You are truly right. Challenge is still on, you must have a different answer than +CPhill.

 Mar 29, 2017
 #5
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PUZZLE 1 

10,50,5,25,and 500. 

Use these numbers to make the number 575.

 

\(575 = \frac{5\cdot 25\cdot 50-500}{10} \\ 575 = \frac{10\cdot 50}{5}-25 +500 \\ 575 = 500-50 +(10-5)\cdot 25 \\ 575 = 500 + [50- (10+25) ]\cdot 5 \\ \)

 

laugh

 Mar 30, 2017

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