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NUMMIT #173 — TARGET 536

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Nummit #173 — target 536 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 21, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 1, 7, 1, 8 and the target was 536. 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 (8, 7, 1, 1).
  • The target: 536 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 67. The nearest starting number is 100, 436 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 #173 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 75 - 1 = 74
  2. 2. 74 - 7 = 67
  3. 3. 8 × 67 = 536

In words

  1. Subtract 1 from 75 to leave 74.
  2. Subtract 7 from 74 to leave 67.
  3. Multiply 8 by 67 to get 536.

Other routes to 536 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #173?
Nummit #173 (August 21, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 536 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 #173?
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 #173?
75, 100, 1, 7, 1, 8, with a target of 536. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #173?
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.