How hard was Nummit #160?

Nummit #160 (August 8, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 358 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 #160?

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 #160?

75, 25, 5, 9, 9, 2, with a target of 358. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #160?

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.

NUMMIT #160 — TARGET 358

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Nummit #160 — target 358 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 8, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 5, 9, 9, 2 and the target was 358. 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 (75, 25) and 4 small (9, 9, 5, 2).
The target: 358 = 2 × 179. The nearest starting number is 75, 283 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 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #160 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 × 5 = 375
2. 25 + 9 = 34
3. 34 ÷ 2 = 17
4. 375 - 17 = 358

In words

Multiply 75 by 5 to get 375.
Add 25 and 9 to make 34.
Divide 34 by 2 to get 17.
Subtract 17 from 375 to leave 358.

Other routes to 358 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #160?: Nummit #160 (August 8, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 358 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 #160?: 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 #160?: 75, 25, 5, 9, 9, 2, with a target of 358. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #160?: 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.