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NUMMIT #74 — TARGET 283

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Nummit #74 — target 283 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for May 14, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 100, 1, 5, 1, 6 and the target was 283. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 4 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 (6, 5, 1, 1).
  • The target: 283 is a prime number, so it can't be reached by multiplying two smaller whole numbers. The nearest starting number is 100, 183 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
  • Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
  • Tip: With 100 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #74 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

  1. 1. 50 - 1 = 49
  2. 2. 49 - 1 = 48
  3. 3. 6 × 48 = 288
  4. 4. 288 - 5 = 283

In words

  1. Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
  2. Subtract 1 from 49 to leave 48.
  3. Multiply 6 by 48 to get 288.
  4. Subtract 5 from 288 to leave 283.

Other routes to 283 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #74?
Nummit #74 (May 14, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 283 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #74?
No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #74?
50, 100, 1, 5, 1, 6, with a target of 283. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #74?
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.