In the 4x4 grid below, 32 consecutive two digit numbers (45 to 76) have been packed in it.

1 3 5 9
2 5 4 8
0 7 6 2
1 6 3 9

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The challenge: Pack as many consecutive 3 digit numbers as possible into a 9x9 grid. The numbers may be read from any direction. No leading zeros.

Sequence: 200 - 297 (98)

1 6 4 2 5 0 2 2 1
9 8 5 1 1 9 6 0 3
2 8 2 2 3 4 2 3 7
6 7 2 8 2 2 2 0 2
1 1 2 7 8 0 5 2 0
6 2 5 5 6 4 9 3 8
9 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 7 9 4 2 1 3 6 2
2 0 2 7 7 8 9 5 6

Generation: 1261

Posted by Rawlyn on 2004-01-30 19:51:05