Addition and subtraction
-
-
problemHighs and Lows
What were the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in my max/min thermometer? -
problemBuild It Up More
This task follows on from Build it Up and takes the ideas into three dimensions! -
-
problemThe Patent Solution
A combination mechanism for a safe comprises thirty-two tumblers numbered from one to thirty-two in such a way that the numbers in each wheel total 132... Could you open the safe? -
problemScore
There are exactly 3 ways to add 4 odd numbers to get 10. Find all the ways of adding 8 odd numbers to get 20. To be sure of getting all the solutions you will need to be systematic. What about a total of 15 with 6 odd numbers? -
problemAba
In the following sum the letters A, B, C, D, E and F stand for six distinct digits. Find all the ways of replacing the letters with digits so that the arithmetic is correct. -
-
problemCalendar Calculations
Try adding together the dates of all the days in one week. Now multiply the first date by 7 and add 21. Can you explain what happens? -