NUMMIT #109 — TARGET 497
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Nummit #109 — target 497 (Medium)
This was the daily Nummit puzzle for June 18, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 3, 8, 5, 6 and the target was 497. It is rated Medium, and the shortest solution takes 3 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.
About this puzzle
- The numbers: 2 large (75, 25) and 4 small (8, 6, 5, 3).
- The target: 497 = 7 × 71. The nearest starting number is 75, 422 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
- Difficulty: It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
- Tip: With 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.
Nummit #109 answer
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One shortest solution (3 steps)
- 1. 75 + 25 = 100
- 2. 5 × 100 = 500
- 3. 500 - 3 = 497
In words
- Add 75 and 25 to make 100.
- Multiply 5 by 100 to get 500.
- Subtract 3 from 500 to leave 497.
Other routes to 497 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.
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Frequently asked questions
- How hard was Nummit #109?
- Nummit #109 (June 18, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 497 and a shortest solution takes 3 steps. It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
- Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #109?
- No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 4 of the six, and each number can be used once.
- What were the numbers in Nummit #109?
- 75, 25, 3, 8, 5, 6, with a target of 497. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
- Can I still play Nummit #109?
- Yes. The board above is this exact puzzle in practice mode, so it doesn't affect your daily streak. You can check your answer afterwards by opening the solution on this page.