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NUMMIT #159 — TARGET 493

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Nummit #159 — target 493 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 7, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 25, 8, 2, 3, 5 and the target was 493. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 4 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

  • The numbers: 2 large (50, 25) and 4 small (8, 5, 3, 2).
  • The target: 493 = 17 × 29. The nearest starting number is 50, 443 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
  • Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
  • Tip: With 50 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #159 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

  1. 1. 50 × 2 = 100
  2. 2. 100 - 3 = 97
  3. 3. 5 × 97 = 485
  4. 4. 8 + 485 = 493

In words

  1. Multiply 50 by 2 to get 100.
  2. Subtract 3 from 100 to leave 97.
  3. Multiply 5 by 97 to get 485.
  4. Add 8 and 485 to make 493.

Other routes to 493 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #159?
Nummit #159 (August 7, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 493 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #159?
No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #159?
50, 25, 8, 2, 3, 5, with a target of 493. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #159?
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.