NUMMIT #167 — TARGET 343

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Nummit #167 — target 343 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 15, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 25, 7, 2, 1, 1 and the target was 343. 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 (100, 25) and 4 small (7, 2, 1, 1).
  • The target: 343 = 7 × 7 × 7. The nearest starting number is 100, 243 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 100 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #167 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 100 ÷ 2 = 50
  2. 2. 50 - 1 = 49
  3. 3. 7 × 49 = 343

In words

  1. Divide 100 by 2 to get 50.
  2. Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
  3. Multiply 7 by 49 to get 343.

Other routes to 343 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #167?
Nummit #167 (August 15, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 343 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 #167?
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 #167?
100, 25, 7, 2, 1, 1, with a target of 343. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #167?
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.