Make the number 21 using the numbers: 1, 5, 6, 7

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The discussion focuses on creating the number 21 using the numbers 1, 5, 6, and 7 through basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Participants emphasize that each number can only be used once and that no tricks or combinations of digits are allowed. A successful solution presented is 6 divided by the difference of 1 and 5 divided by 7, which simplifies to 21. The response to this solution highlights appreciation for the creativity and correctness of the approach, particularly noting the contributor's impressive first post.
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Make the number 21 using the numbers:
1, 5, 6, 7

you can use:
addition, subtraction, multipliaction and division

I promise you it is straight forward maths and NO tricks... you can only use each number once and you can't use say 15 (the 1 and the 5 together) and you can't do like 5^6 or anything.
 
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1*.5*6*7 ?
 
Rogerio said:
1*.5*6*7 ?

No TRICKS.

\frac{6}{1-\frac{5}{7}}
 
joshm said:
\frac{6}{1-\frac{5}{7}}
Nice :smile:
 
joshm said:
No TRICKS.

\frac{6}{1-\frac{5}{7}}
wow I was way off, I was not thinking about anything like that at all. good job.
 
good work joshm, especially for your first post.
 
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