Multiply and Divide Within A Hundred 2

Directions: Using the digits 2 to 9, at most one time each, place a digit in each box to make a correct equations where the value is as close to 38 as possible.

Hint

What digits would be better worse to divide by?
What are the greatest values you can make on the division side?

Answer

The closest you can get to 38 is 7 x 6 = 84 ÷ 2 (which equals 42 on both sides).

Source: Robert Kaplinsky

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8 comments

  1. 6 X 8 = 192/4

  2. 2 x 19 = 152 / 4 = 38

  3. 9×4=76/2

  4. 8×4=96/3

  5. 7 times 6 =84 divided by 2

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