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24 from 8,8,3,3 - Solution
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 The Puzzle: How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3.
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(Puzzle supplied by "Steve123") |
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The Solution . . .
We know of two solutions.
1) Supplied by "mathsyperson":
8/(3-(8/3))
= 8/(1/3)
= 24
2) Supplied by "puzzler09", using factorials:
((8 x 3!)/3)+8
= ((8 x 3 x 2 x 1)/3)+8
= (48/3)+8
= (16)+8
= 24
3) Supplied by "Mark":
{3!/(cube root of 8)}*8 |
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