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Which Scripts?

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level

Which Scripts? printable sheet

 

There are six numbers written in five different scripts.

Can you sort out which is which?

Write $51$ in each script.

Numbers written in different scripts.


Here is an interactive version for you to try out your ideas.




[Thank you to the SMILE Centre for permission to use this puzzle.]

 

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