Math Competition - Problem # 6

MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION

SEMESTER 2, 2007-8

THREE WEEK PROBLEM #6

TWENTY FOUR

Create the number 24 by using only a 1, 3, 4 and 6.

The only operations symbols you may use are those

for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

You may use parentheses.

In how many different ways can you get 24?

You must show your all your working.

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Due Date: Friday, April 18, 2008

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Remember:

* Your entry must clearly show your name, school name, mathematics class code, teacher’s

name and date of submission

* All steps must be clearly shown.

* The most accurate and best presented entry will win the prize.

* Your mathematics teacher will give you credit for your entry and you will also receive a

certificate for participating.

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MPSC THREE WEEK PROBLEM #6, 2007-8 Tom Frossinakis (AUSSIE) March 30, 2008