How hard was Nummit #169?

Nummit #169 (August 17, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 280 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 #169?

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 #169?

100, 75, 10, 3, 8, 9, with a target of 280. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #169?

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 #169 — TARGET 280

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Nummit #169 — target 280 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 17, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 75, 10, 3, 8, 9 and the target was 280. 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, 75) and 4 small (10, 9, 8, 3).
The target: 280 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7. The nearest starting number is 100, 180 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 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #169 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 100 - 75 = 25
2. 10 + 25 = 35
3. 8 × 35 = 280

In words

Subtract 75 from 100 to leave 25.
Add 10 and 25 to make 35.
Multiply 8 by 35 to get 280.

Other routes to 280 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #169?: Nummit #169 (August 17, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 280 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 #169?: 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 #169?: 100, 75, 10, 3, 8, 9, with a target of 280. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #169?: 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.