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NUMMIT #163 — TARGET 497

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Nummit #163 — target 497 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 11, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 75, 8, 2, 9, 5 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, 50) and 4 small (9, 8, 5, 2).
  • 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 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #163 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 50 + 5 = 55
  2. 2. 9 × 55 = 495
  3. 3. 2 + 495 = 497

In words

  1. Add 50 and 5 to make 55.
  2. Multiply 9 by 55 to get 495.
  3. Add 2 and 495 to make 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 #163?
Nummit #163 (August 11, 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 #163?
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 #163?
50, 75, 8, 2, 9, 5, with a target of 497. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #163?
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.