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CAN YOU
SOLVE THIS?
+ + = 30
Fill the boxes using
(1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15)
You can also repeat the numbers
This question came in UPSC final exam
held in December 2013 at India
You will be glad to note that only
Gaurav Agarwal (IAS Topper) coldes it.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Theoretically, it is impossible.

But if you use some tricks like:

15+5+(11-1)

5 combination 3 +11+9

use the 9 upside down! 6+15+9

:)

Answer 2

Answer:

• 3! + 11 + 15 or

• 3! + 5 + 7 + 1 + 11

Step-by-step explanation:

If there are three boxes then choose 3! or 3 factorial with two more numbers summing to 24.

If there are five boxes then choose four other. odd numbers to sum to 24 like 1 11 5 and 7 ..

Have to use 3! as one number in the sum has to be an even number.