2nd numbers:
((3 x 3) + 8) x 9
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- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 4)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 10233
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 4)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 10233
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 4)
(25 x 10) + 75 + 2
(1st numbers)
Gary beat me by a few sec !
(1st numbers)
Gary beat me by a few sec !
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13355
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Third Numbers Game:
9 x (10-1) x 8 = 648; 648 + 5 = 653.
9 x (10-1) x 8 = 648; 648 + 5 = 653.
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13355
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Second Numbers Game:
(75 + 3) x 8 = 624; 624 + ((100 + 50) / 25) = 630
(75 + 3) x 8 = 624; 624 + ((100 + 50) / 25) = 630
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th December SF1
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6405
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th December SF1
2nd numbers game:
((25 x 4) + 7) x (5 - 3)= 214
((25 x 4) + 7) x (5 - 3)= 214
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th December SF1
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6405
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th December SF1
Did I miss the panel saying IMPOSABLE in Round 3 ?
(Sorry, but I tend to watch the show with the sound down whenever Jo Brand is on).
(Sorry, but I tend to watch the show with the sound down whenever Jo Brand is on).
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 2nd of December
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4041
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 2nd of December
Almost the same as Matt's for numbers 2 :
((100 x 10) / 4 ) + (8 + 7 + 2)
I tried to make 89 x 3 but failed !
((100 x 10) / 4 ) + (8 + 7 + 2)
I tried to make 89 x 3 but failed !
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 2nd of December
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4041
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 2nd of December
1st numbers alt:
(100 - 4) x 9 = 864; 864 - 9 - 6 = 849.
(100 - 4) x 9 = 864; 864 - 9 - 6 = 849.
- Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday, 1st December
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2224
Re: Spoilers for Monday, 1st December
3rd numbers: (25 x 9 x 2) - 4
- Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Massive spoilers for Thursday, 27th November
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2359
Re: Massive spoilers for Thursday, 27th November
Numbers 3 alt:
( ( (8 x 6) - 10) x 25 ) + 5 - 9
( ( (8 x 6) - 10) x 25 ) + 5 - 9
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 26th November 2008
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2831
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 26th November 2008
Another soln. for 2nd numbers game:
(75 - 7 - 5) * (8 + 7) = 63 x 15 = 945.
(75 - 7 - 5) * (8 + 7) = 63 x 15 = 945.
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday, 10th November
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2610
Re: Spoilers for Monday, 10th November
1st numbers game alt:
((8 x 6) + 8) x (9 + 2) .
((8 x 6) + 8) x (9 + 2) .
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 6th November
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2731
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 6th November
3rd numbers game: (75 x 3) - ((8 x 5) + 6) = 225 - 46 = 179
- Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 4th November
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2382
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 4th November
1st numbers game:
((25 - 5) x 5 x 6) - (7 x 3) = 579.
600 - 21
Also, is MITHRIL a valid word in Game 2, or has only Tolkien heard of it?
((25 - 5) x 5 x 6) - (7 x 3) = 579.
600 - 21
Also, is MITHRIL a valid word in Game 2, or has only Tolkien heard of it?
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday, 3rd November
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2928
Re: Spoilers for Monday, 3rd November
2nd numbers:
100 - 8 - 6 = 86; 86 x (8 + 3) = 946
100 - 8 - 6 = 86; 86 x (8 + 3) = 946
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoliers for Friday 31st October
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4515
Re: Spoliers for Friday 31st October
Joseph - neater than mine for 2nd numbers game:
25 x (6-2) - 5 = 95; 95 x 7 = 665
25 x (6-2) - 5 = 95; 95 x 7 = 665
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoliers for Friday 31st October
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4515
Re: Spoilers for Friday 31st October 2008
MASTERLY for Game 3 beats panel.
Yes, Kevin, you beat Carol !
Yes, Kevin, you beat Carol !
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoliers for Thursday 30 October
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2186
Spoliers for Thursday 30 October
1st numbers game alt:
(100 x 5) + ((7 + 4) x 3 x 3) = 599
(100 x 5) + ((7 + 4) x 3 x 3) = 599
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 29th October 2008
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2451
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, 29th October
Joseph
I'll need a faster internet connection - I had the same solution within 30 seconds.
I found it strange that Carol couldn't find your more obvious version first.
I'll need a faster internet connection - I had the same solution within 30 seconds.
I found it strange that Carol couldn't find your more obvious version first.
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1314
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October
3rd numbers game alt: ((50 - 10) x 7 ) + 6.
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1314
Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October
Panel missed CONSUMED in Game 1.
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 27th October
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2216
Re: Spoilers for Monday 27th October
3rd numbers game alt:
(100 x 4) + (8 x 2) was given by one contestant.
(100 + 4) x (8 / 2) is also possible - the numbers kept in place, but with differing signs - quite neat
(100 x 4) + (8 x 2) was given by one contestant.
(100 + 4) x (8 / 2) is also possible - the numbers kept in place, but with differing signs - quite neat
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 27th October
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2216
Spoilers for Monday 27th October
1st number game: (50 + 4 - 1) x 6
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday, 24th October
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4009
Re: Spoilers for Friday, 24th October
Beat me on that third numbers game, Nick. I knew that 946 was a multiple of 11 (as was 814 in the last round), so I took the 3 and 8 out (to make 11), and tried to get the others to make 86. That failed, so I tried for 43 x (25 - 3) but I couldn't make 43. The 'multiple of 11' test, incidentally, is...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday, 24th October
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4009
Re: Spoilers for Friday, 24th October
2nd numbers game:
(5 x 10) + (25 - 1) = 74; 74 x (7 + 4) = 814.
(5 x 10) + (25 - 1) = 74; 74 x (7 + 4) = 814.
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers -- Thursday 23rd October
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5530
Re: Spoilers -- Thursday 23rd October
2 other options for numbers game 1:
(25 - (5 + 1)) x 4 x 3
((25 x 2) + 4 + 3) x (5 - 1)
Numbers game 2 alt:
(10 x 9 x 4) - (9 - 5)
(25 - (5 + 1)) x 4 x 3
((25 x 2) + 4 + 3) x (5 - 1)
Numbers game 2 alt:
(10 x 9 x 4) - (9 - 5)
- Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers -- Wednesday 22nd October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2926
Re: Spoilers -- Wednesday 22nd October
1st numbers game alternative: ((10 x 6) + 9) x (5 + 2) = 69 x 7 = 483.
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 21st October
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8908
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 21st October
2nd numbers alternative 2;
(50 x 5) + ((25 - 1) / 2)
(50 x 5) + ((25 - 1) / 2)
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers - Monday 20th October
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2676
Re: Spoilers - Monday 20th October
Another solution to 2nd numbers game
((7 x 3) + 8) x 6 = 174; 75 x 9 = 675; 174 + 675 = 849.
((7 x 3) + 8) x 6 = 174; 75 x 9 = 675; 174 + 675 = 849.
- Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday, 17th October
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6745
Re: Spoilers for Friday, 17th October
1st numbers alt: (8 x 6) + 5 = 53; 53 x 4 = 212.
2nd numbers alt: 7 x 9 x 5 x (3-1) = 315; (315 x 2) - 4 = 626.
2nd numbers alt: 7 x 9 x 5 x (3-1) = 315; (315 x 2) - 4 = 626.
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3932
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
3rd numbers game:
(5 x 7) x (10 - 1) - 4 = 311.
(5 x 7) x (10 - 1) - 4 = 311.
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3932
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
2nd numbers game again:
(5 x 5) + 10 = 35; (35 x 8) + 1 + 1 = 282.
(5 x 5) + 10 = 35; (35 x 8) + 1 + 1 = 282.
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3932
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
Number Game 1:
(100 / 2) + (10 - (6 + 1)) = 53 x 7 = 371.
(100 / 2) + (10 - (6 + 1)) = 53 x 7 = 371.
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15 October (Reams' debut)
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6053
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15 October (Reams' debut)
Beat the panel on game 1 with GNOMONS.
(A gnomon is the 'hand' of a sundial)
(A gnomon is the 'hand' of a sundial)
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 14 October
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2883
Spoilers for Tuesday 14 October
Game 1: equalled panel with BIGOTED.
2nd numbers game: alternative 10 x 9 x 2 - (6/6) = 179.
2nd numbers game: alternative 10 x 9 x 2 - (6/6) = 179.
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 10th October
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2749
Re: Spoilers for Friday 10th October
2nd numbers game : 10, 3, 4, 8, 8 , 100 - target 636
Surprised nobody spotted the simpler answer (8 x 8 x 10) - 4.
Surprised nobody spotted the simpler answer (8 x 8 x 10) - 4.
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 9 October
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2523
Spoilers for Thursday 9 October
UNGHAETNM
Equalled Dictionary Corner with AUGMENT.
2nd numbers game alternative: (25 - 3) x 5 = 110 ; (110 - 9) x 8 = 808.
Equalled Dictionary Corner with AUGMENT.
2nd numbers game alternative: (25 - 3) x 5 = 110 ; (110 - 9) x 8 = 808.
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 8 October
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1873
Spoilers for Wednesday 8 October
Word Game: TORSADE HR
Beat the panel (best: TORSADE) with HOARDERS.
Beat the panel (best: TORSADE) with HOARDERS.
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2715
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
3rd numbers game: 3, 9, 10, 5, 6, 50 - target 688
(50 + 5) - (9 + 3) = 43; 43 x (10 +6) = 43 x 16 = 688
(50 + 5) - (9 + 3) = 43; 43 x (10 +6) = 43 x 16 = 688
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2715
Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
2nd numbers game; 75, 8, 4, 7, 10, 4 - target 492
(75 - 10) x 8 = 520; 520 - (4 x 7) = 492
(75 - 10) x 8 = 520; 520 - (4 x 7) = 492
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 3rd October
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1914
Spoilers for Friday 3rd October
3rd numbers game; 3 5 6 10 75 100 - target 408
75 - 10 + 3 = 68; 68 x 6 = 408
Letters game: CRTUIEDTS
Obtained DETRITUS to equal panel; also dodgier STRICTED and very dodgy DESTRUCT.
(I don't think the last one is a stand-alone word - only as part of SELF-DESTRUCT.)
75 - 10 + 3 = 68; 68 x 6 = 408
Letters game: CRTUIEDTS
Obtained DETRITUS to equal panel; also dodgier STRICTED and very dodgy DESTRUCT.
(I don't think the last one is a stand-alone word - only as part of SELF-DESTRUCT.)
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 1st October
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3462
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 1st October
LTCUINERS - can equal panel with CURLIEST.
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 1st October
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3462
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 1st October
Numbers game 2:
(75 + 3) x (9 + 1 ) = 780; 780 + 25 = 805
(75 + 3) x (9 + 1 ) = 780; 780 + 25 = 805
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3129
Re: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
Round 1; TRNIEIDES
Round 2; CNOPETJAT
Round 3; RSWCEUALU
Round 4; AEOPSDLHM
Round 5; 4, 10, 3, 2, 8, 6 - target 406
Round 6; AENPMAVFN
Round 7; SQGTIEORG
Round 2; CNOPETJAT
Round 3; RSWCEUALU
Round 4; AEOPSDLHM
Round 5; 4, 10, 3, 2, 8, 6 - target 406
Round 6; AENPMAVFN
Round 7; SQGTIEORG
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3129
Re: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
Alternative for 3rd numbers game:
100 x (8-1) = 700; 8 x (6-2) = 32; 700 + 32 = 732.
Alternative equaliser for S T O N K E D I T ; TOKENIST for 8.
100 x (8-1) = 700; 8 x (6-2) = 32; 700 + 32 = 732.
Alternative equaliser for S T O N K E D I T ; TOKENIST for 8.
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3129
Re: Spoilers for Monday 29 September 2008
Another alternative for 2nd numbers game:
(5 x 5) + 4 - 6 = 23; 23 x 3 x 8 = 552
(5 x 5) + 4 - 6 = 23; 23 x 3 x 8 = 552
- Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 26 September 2008
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1911
Re: Spoilers for Friday 26 September 2008
TLDOEAHGS - HOSTAGE (equalled Dictionary Corner)
BRCSIEARD - CARBIDES
BRCSIEARD - CARBIDES
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 25 September
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2016
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 25 September
DSRAAEONT - the contestants and panellists missed out RODENTS.
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 25 September
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2016
Spoilers for Thursday 25 September
Game 1 : MBNIEUTRO
Two chemical elements here: BROMINE and TERBIUM.
Number game 1: Alternative
9 7 4 8 6 3 - target 251
9 x 4 x 7 = 252; 6 + 3 - 8 = 1; 252 - 1 = 251
Two chemical elements here: BROMINE and TERBIUM.
Number game 1: Alternative
9 7 4 8 6 3 - target 251
9 x 4 x 7 = 252; 6 + 3 - 8 = 1; 252 - 1 = 251
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Wed 24 September - Spoilers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2354
Re: Spoilers for Wed 24 Sept
Alternative solution for second numbers game:
1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 100 - target 359
(5-2) x 100 = 300; 300 + (6 x 10) - 1 = 359
1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 100 - target 359
(5-2) x 100 = 300; 300 + (6 x 10) - 1 = 359
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Wed 24 September - Spoilers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2354
Spoilers for Wed 24 Sept
Alternative solution to first numbers game:
4, 2, 1, 7, 10, 3 - target 930
(7 x 4) + 2 + 1 = 31; 31 x 10 x 3 = 930
4, 2, 1, 7, 10, 3 - target 930
(7 x 4) + 2 + 1 = 31; 31 x 10 x 3 = 930
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 15 September 2008
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1701
Re: Spoilers for Monday 15 September 2008
Numbers game 1:
3, 3, 4, 7, 1, 10 - target 649
Answer: (3x3x7)-4 = 59
59 x (10 + 1) = 59 x 11 = 649.
Useful trick for divisibility by 11; alternate digit sums differ either by 0 or a multiple of 11
in 649, 6 + 9 = 15, 4 = 4 - diff. 11
3, 3, 4, 7, 1, 10 - target 649
Answer: (3x3x7)-4 = 59
59 x (10 + 1) = 59 x 11 = 649.
Useful trick for divisibility by 11; alternate digit sums differ either by 0 or a multiple of 11
in 649, 6 + 9 = 15, 4 = 4 - diff. 11
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 12th September 2008
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2592
Re: Spoilers for Friday 12th September 2008
The second numbers game (5, 3, 2 ,5, 4, 2 with target 966) was impossible under the normal rules. However, if the rules were extended to include powers of numbers, a result WOULD have been possible. ((3^5) x 4 -(5 + (2/2)) = 966. 3^5 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 243; 243 x 4 = 972; 5 + (2/2) = 6; 972 - 6 =...