Mathematics

Fraction Puzzle

Arrange the numerals 1 to 9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) in a single fraction that equals exactly to 1/3 (one third)? There should be no repetition of the numbers.

An example that doesn't work: 7192/38456 = 0.187

Tip: Use a calculator to help you.

First person to give me the answer will get 200 Gold coins

We already have a winner for the above question.

Congratulations to Mikyla in solving the question on her 1st try.

For those who are wondering, the answer is 20.

8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, 68, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 98.

The number '8' appears 20 times.

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For a start, let's try out the below puzzle.

Q) In a hotel containing 100 rooms, Sam was hired to paint the numbers 1 to 100 on the doors.

How many times will Sam have to paint the number eight ?

First person to tell me the correct answer will get a prize :)