NUMMIT #6 — TARGET 870
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Nummit #6 — target 870 (Medium)
This was the daily Nummit puzzle for March 7, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 5, 7, 8, 1 and the target was 870. 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 (75, 25) and 4 small (8, 7, 5, 1).
- The target: 870 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 29. The nearest starting number is 75, 795 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 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.
Nummit #6 answer
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One shortest solution (3 steps)
- 1. 25 × 7 = 175
- 2. 175 - 1 = 174
- 3. 5 × 174 = 870
In words
- Multiply 25 by 7 to get 175.
- Subtract 1 from 175 to leave 174.
- Multiply 5 by 174 to get 870.
Other routes to 870 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.
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Frequently asked questions
- How hard was Nummit #6?
- Nummit #6 (March 7, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 870 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 #6?
- 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 #6?
- 75, 25, 5, 7, 8, 1, with a target of 870. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
- Can I still play Nummit #6?
- 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.