Create the number 24 using only these numbers once each: 3, 3, 7, 7. You may use only the rules of addition, multiplication and division.

(In reply to re(2): A solution by Brian Smith)

You're right. But, even without the use of ( ), isn't this a more straightforward way to put it:

3/7 + 3 * 7 = 23.99999999 (most calculators will round to 24).

Posted by Jane Doe on 2003-10-24 11:13:22