Can you get the numbers 1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7, 8,9 to total 100 just by adding together ?

EmeryPearson

@Dee

I believe that.

Dee

@EmeryPearson

You gave it your “ best “ no shame in that buddy 

EmeryPearson

@Dee

Don't worry, I don't hold myself responsible for your ignorance.

Dee

@EmeryPearson

But I know the solution , your ignorance is really  something you need to address don’t you think ?

Dee

@anonymousdebater

Hi , no it’s nothing to do with exponents it’s purely addition that gets you there , you were on the right track as in doubling some numbers to reach a solution now a little hint think about TOTALS and how we arrive at them when adding numbers together 

Incidentally you’re a good sport with a sharp enquiring  mind and if you don’t solve it I shall message you the solution privately , I cannot believe some of the hostile reactions from Americans on this site it’s unreal 

Fredsnephew

1+  2+3+4  +  3+4+5  +  4+5+6  +  5+6+7  +  6+7+8  + 7+8+9

Dee

@Fredsnephew

You've used more than 9 numbers 

Fredsnephew

No.

I only used the numbers 1to 9.

In a sequence of 6 additions.

And only used numbers once, in each part of the sequence.

Dee

@Fredsnephew

1+  2+3+4  +  3+4+5  +  4+5+6  +  5+6+7  +  6+7+8  + 7+8+9

I count 20 numbers in this , I stated 1 to 9 that is 9 numbers no more no less 

Fredsnephew

No.

All you stated was no decimal points.


"Can you get 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 to total 100 just by adding together".

That's exactly what I've done.

You didn't specify, just by adding what together. Or in what sequence the process of addition must take place.


You need to rephrase the question, in order to eliminate the ambiguity.

Otherwise it could be regarded as a trick question.


As it stands and with straightforward parameters. Then the answer to the question would be no.


Nonetheless. Good fun on a quiet Good Friday.

Dee

@Fredsnephew

The startling thing about this question is school kids understand it as written nearly every adult finds something to criticize about the wording , this is always the way , incidentally the great American Mathematician Martin Gardener  who loved lateral thinking and math thought this was brilliant 


"Can you get 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 to total 100 just by adding together".

That's exactly what I've done.

You used 20 numbers to reach your conclusion you may use the 9 numbers in any sequence you wish but only 9 no more no less you have not done that 

I’m tired of arguments over a fun question I cannot state the problem in an easier way a

 I wish you a Happy Easter 

Ampersand

Y'all realise you're being trolled, right?

Dee

@Ampersand

They’re not , I always supply the solution to those who take the question in the spirit it’s meant as in a lateral thinking problem , but you being another rabidly  hostile American no doubt need to save face by firing off lazy accusations .... well done you 

EmeryPearson

Fredsnephew Has the closest answer to the question.

The question cannot equal 100, but he comes up with the most logical answer with the parameters you gave.

"But I know the solution , your ignorance is really  something you need to address don’t you think ?"

No, I only have to address evidence, not the claim that you think you have evidence.

MayCaesar

I assume your question implies that, aside from simply summing the natural numbers, you can also put them together? For example: 12 + 3 + 4 + 56 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 99 - almost there. 

In that case, I have seen this problem before, and I believe the answer is "yes" - but I forgot the exact solution.

BaconToes

and @Dee
I don't know if you left or what, but I'm ready to hear your answer.