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Here are 2 ‘countdown’ style maths problems.
Use the numbers provided to make the target number. You may only use each number once (though you don’t have to use them all). You can add, subtract, multiply or divide.

3 ways of solving this are provided (although there are more!)

Problem 1
Use the numbers 50, 25, 8, 5, 3 and 1 to make 747.


Let's solve this "Countdown" style math problem, aiming for 747 with the numbers provided (50, 25, 8, 5, 3, 1). We can only use each number once, and we're allowed to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

### Solution 1:
1. Multiply 25 by 8 to get 200.
   \[
   25 \times 8 = 200
   \]
2. Multiply 200 by 5 to get 1000.
   \[
   200 \times 5 = 1000
   \]
3. Subtract 1 from 1000 to get 999.
   \[
   1000 - 1 = 999
   \]
4. Subtract 250 from 999 (which is 50 times 5).
   \[
   999 - (50 \times 5) = 999 - 250 = 749
   \]
5. Finally, subtract 2 to reach 747 (which is 3 - 1).
   \[
   749 - (3 - 1) = 749 - 2 = 747
   \]

### Solution 2:
1. Multiply 50 by 8 to get 400.
   \[
   50 \times 8 = 400
   \]
2. Multiply 25 by 5 to get 125.
   \[
   25 \times 5 = 125
   \]
3. Add 400 and 125 to get 525.
   \[
   400 + 125 = 525
   \]
4. Multiply 3 by 5 to get 15.
   \[
   3 \times 5 = 15
   \]
5. Add 15 and 525 to get 540.
   \[
   525 + 15 = 540
   \]
6. Now multiply 8 by 50 to get 400, then divide 400 by 5, giving you 80. Then subtract and fine-tune

Use the numbers 50, 25, 8, 5, 3, and 1 to make 747. You may only use each number once, and you can add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

Learn how to solve a 'Countdown' style math problem by using the numbers 50, 25, 8, 5, 3, and 1 to reach the target number 747. This problem focuses on arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with a step-by-step solution. Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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