Working systematically

There are 549 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Working systematically
Twin Equivalent Sudoku
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Twin Equivalent Sudoku

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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This Sudoku problem consists of a pair of linked standard Suduko puzzles each with some starting digits
A long time at the till
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A long time at the till

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Try to solve this very difficult problem and then study our two suggested solutions. How would you use your knowledge to try to solve variants on the original problem?
Weights
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Weights

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Different combinations of the weights available allow you to make different totals. Which totals can you make?
One of Thirty-Six
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One of Thirty-Six

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Can you find the chosen number from the grid using the clues?
Putting Two and Two Together
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Putting Two and Two Together

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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In how many ways can you fit two of these yellow triangles together? Can you predict the number of ways two blue triangles can be fitted together?
Rabbits in the pen
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Rabbits in the pen

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Using the statements, can you work out how many of each type of rabbit there are in these pens?
A Bag of Marbles
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A Bag of Marbles

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Use the information to describe these marbles. What colours must be on marbles that sparkle when rolling but are dark inside?
A First Product Sudoku
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A First Product Sudoku

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Given the products of adjacent cells, can you complete this Sudoku?
Coins
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Coins

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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A man has 5 coins in his pocket. Given the clues, can you work out what the coins are?