How hard was Nummit #37?

Nummit #37 (April 7, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 487 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 #37?

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 #37?

100, 50, 7, 3, 8, 10, with a target of 487. The large numbers were 100 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #37?

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 #37 — TARGET 487

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Nummit #37 — target 487 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 7, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 50, 7, 3, 8, 10 and the target was 487. 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, 50) and 4 small (10, 8, 7, 3).
The target: 487 is a prime number, so it can't be reached by multiplying two smaller whole numbers. The nearest starting number is 100, 387 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 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #37 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 50 + 10 = 60
2. 8 × 60 = 480
3. 7 + 480 = 487

In words

Add 50 and 10 to make 60.
Multiply 8 by 60 to get 480.
Add 7 and 480 to make 487.

Other routes to 487 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #37?: Nummit #37 (April 7, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 487 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 #37?: 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 #37?: 100, 50, 7, 3, 8, 10, with a target of 487. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #37?: 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.