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Twin Trouble (Posted on 2003-10-21)

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.

See The Solution Submitted by Ravi Raja

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| Comment 9 of 14 |

(In reply to re: Solution by Tristan)

Brian has it right. 7(3+3/7)=24 To make it clearer you can just distribute the 7 to get: 7(3) + 7(3/7) This yeilds: 21 + 3 = 24. Its simple.

Posted by Jason on 2003-10-29 23:29:13

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