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NUMMIT #162 — TARGET 259

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Nummit #162 — target 259 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 10, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 5, 3, 8, 5 and the target was 259. 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 (100, 75) and 4 small (8, 5, 5, 3).
  • The target: 259 = 7 × 37. The nearest starting number is 100, 159 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 100 and 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #162 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

  1. 1. 75 + 5 = 80
  2. 2. 8 + 80 = 88
  3. 3. 3 × 88 = 264
  4. 4. 264 - 5 = 259

In words

  1. Add 75 and 5 to make 80.
  2. Add 8 and 80 to make 88.
  3. Multiply 3 by 88 to get 264.
  4. Subtract 5 from 264 to leave 259.

Other routes to 259 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #162?
Nummit #162 (August 10, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 259 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 #162?
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 #162?
75, 100, 5, 3, 8, 5, with a target of 259. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #162?
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.