The numbers 3, 5, 9, 10 can make 24 in 7 distinct ways. The simplest is ((10−5)×3)+9 = 24. 4 of them avoid fractions entirely. Difficulty: hard.
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((10−5)×3)+9 = 24. 7 distinct solutions, 4 without fractions, difficulty hard.All Possible Ways to Make 24
7((10−5)×3)+9 = 24
((3+9)×10)÷5 = 24
((3+9)÷5)×10 = 24
(10÷5)×(3+9) = 24
(3+9)÷(5÷10) = 24
10÷(5÷(3+9)) = 24
9−((5−10)×3) = 24
How to Make 24 with 3 5 9 10
Simplest solution: ((10−5)×3)+9 = 24
1
10 − 5 = 5
2
5 × 3 = 15
3
15 + 9 = 24
Another solution: ((3+9)×10)÷5 = 24
1
3 + 9 = 12
2
12 × 10 = 120
3
120 ÷ 5 = 24
Another solution: ((3+9)÷5)×10 = 24
1
3 + 9 = 12
2
12 ÷ 5 = 12/5
3
12/5 × 10 = 24
About this set
| Numbers | 3, 5, 9, 10 |
|---|---|
| Sum | 27 |
| Product | 1,350 |
| Distinct solutions | 7 |
| Solutions using only whole numbers | 4 |
| Difficulty | Hard |
Tips to Quickly Make 24 with 3 5 9 10
- Reduce 10 first with subtraction or division so it becomes easier to combine.
- Try different groupings with parentheses; the order you combine the numbers in is what unlocks a solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make 24 with 3 5 9 10?
Yes. There are 7 distinct solutions, and the simplest is ((10−5)×3)+9 = 24.
Are there multiple ways to make 24 with 3 5 9 10?
Yes, 7 of them. Besides ((10−5)×3)+9 = 24, you can use ((3+9)×10)÷5 = 24 or ((3+9)÷5)×10 = 24.
Do you need fractions to make 24 with 3 5 9 10?
Not always. 4 of the 7 solutions stay with whole numbers; the others pass through a fraction.
How hard is it to make 24 with 3 5 9 10?
It is rated hard on this site, based on how many distinct solutions the set has (7).