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Twenty-four (Posted on 2004-06-09) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Find an expression that equals 24 using the digits 1, 4, 5, and 6.
  • Each digit must be used exactly once.
  • You must use only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Digits may not be concatenated (one may not put 1 and 4 together to make 14).
  • Parentheses (brackets) are allowed.
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Find at least two solutions!

  Submitted by SilverKnight    
Rating: 4.0000 (7 votes)
Solution: (Hide)
6/(5/4-1), and
4/(1-5/6).

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  Subject Author Date
SolutionPuzzle SolutionK Sengupta2022-06-26 23:35:51
re: Well done, Jer.Jer2004-06-09 10:11:55
Solutiontwo repeat solutions--computer-generated this timeCharlie2004-06-09 09:49:16
Hints/TipsWell done, Jer.Erik O.2004-06-09 09:43:34
Here's a secondJer2004-06-09 09:37:02
another solution with exponentsDanny2004-06-09 09:36:26
One down... (1/2 of 2 solutions)Jer2004-06-09 09:35:47
QuestionIs exponentiation allowed? (partial spoiler?)Erik O.2004-06-09 09:23:25
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