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

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