Make the Number
Try to make the target number using the other numbers. Can use add, subtract, multiply, divide and parentheses. Examples below.
Random
Numbers are chosen randomly. There is usually an exact solution but not always. The computer's only advantage is it can test thousands of possibilities.
Examples:
Target: 901 given: 6,3,1,2,25,75
Solution: (25+75)×(6+3)+1
Target: 743 given: 7,2,3,5,25,50
Solution: 50×5×3−7
Target: 127 given: 4,1,5,2,100,50
Solution: (50×5+4)÷2
You may like to learn more about Order of Operations
Options
Try the options! You can change the nature of the game by using different source lists.
Scoring
- 1 point for difference of 2
- 2 points for difference of 1
- 5 points for perfect