How hard was Nummit #58?

Nummit #58 (April 28, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 843 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 #58?

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 #58?

50, 75, 5, 1, 5, 2, with a target of 843. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #58?

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 #58 — TARGET 843

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Nummit #58 — target 843 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 28, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 75, 5, 1, 5, 2 and the target was 843. 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 (75, 50) and 4 small (5, 5, 2, 1).
The target: 843 = 3 × 281. The nearest starting number is 75, 768 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 75 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #58 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 50 - 1 = 49
2. 75 × 5 = 375
3. 49 + 375 = 424
4. 2 × 424 = 848
5. 848 - 5 = 843

In words

Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
Multiply 75 by 5 to get 375.
Add 49 and 375 to make 424.
Multiply 2 by 424 to get 848.
Subtract 5 from 848 to leave 843.

Other routes to 843 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #58?: Nummit #58 (April 28, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 843 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 #58?: 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 #58?: 50, 75, 5, 1, 5, 2, with a target of 843. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #58?: 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.