NUMMIT #157 — TARGET 933

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Nummit #157 — target 933 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 5, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 75, 9, 5, 2, 7 and the target was 933. 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 (9, 7, 5, 2).
  • The target: 933 = 3 × 311. The nearest starting number is 75, 858 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 #157 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 25 × 75 = 1875
  2. 2. 1875 - 9 = 1866
  3. 3. 1866 ÷ 2 = 933

In words

  1. Multiply 25 by 75 to get 1875.
  2. Subtract 9 from 1875 to leave 1866.
  3. Divide 1866 by 2 to get 933.

Other routes to 933 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #157?
Nummit #157 (August 5, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 933 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 #157?
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 #157?
25, 75, 9, 5, 2, 7, with a target of 933. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #157?
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.