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NUMMIT #203 — TARGET 978

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Nummit #203 — target 978 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 20, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 50, 3, 4, 8, 2 and the target was 978. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 5 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

  • The numbers: 2 large (50, 25) and 4 small (8, 4, 3, 2).
  • The target: 978 = 2 × 3 × 163. The nearest starting number is 50, 928 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
  • Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
  • Tip: With 50 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #203 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

  1. 1. 25 - 3 = 22
  2. 2. 8 × 2 = 16
  3. 3. 4 + 16 = 20
  4. 4. 50 × 20 = 1000
  5. 5. 1000 - 22 = 978

In words

  1. Subtract 3 from 25 to leave 22.
  2. Multiply 8 by 2 to get 16.
  3. Add 4 and 16 to make 20.
  4. Multiply 50 by 20 to get 1000.
  5. Subtract 22 from 1000 to leave 978.

Other routes to 978 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #203?
Nummit #203 (September 20, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 978 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 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 #203?
No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #203?
25, 50, 3, 4, 8, 2, with a target of 978. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #203?
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.