Lesley Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Did anyone else watch Countdown yesterday? - and were able to work out the first numbers? I do beat Carol on the numbers sometimes - but she usually comes back later in the programme to say that she has worked it out...........yesterday, she didn't The numbers were.......... 100 - 6 - 7 - 1 - 2 - 1 - and the total = 723 Your 30 seconds start now............... .......and I'll probably find out that I've used the same number twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaR Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nope. The closest I can get is 724. This is going to be annoying me all day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 724 What did Carol get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 722 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 OH has done it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I just know I'm going to be embarrased about this - but I think I've done it and I think it is quite easy. I clearly haven't woken up properly yet. Going to PM you Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would generally let something like this bother me, and I would spend a great deal of time trying to figure it out, BUT as I haven't a clue what "Countdown" is I'll leave you all to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Using the numbers given only once each you have to make the total (723) You don't have to use all the numbers. You can add, subtract, multiply and divide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Lesley - I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for your reply. Has anyone else done it? Christian, would you be able to check my answer for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 You sure Ginette? Will ask OH to check if you pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I think I've done it. (Took me longer than 30 seconds tho'.) I'll PM you my solution Ginette. Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well Richard and I agree, so I'm feeling better. Might be able to get on with something now, rather than sit here waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 And we agree with Christian's OH too! I love Countdown numbers! I'm finding it very hard to believe Carol couldn't do it. She must surely have been having a very bad day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nope...however hard I try I can only get 724...what am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaR Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nope. The closest I can get is 724. This is going to be annoying me all day now. Aaarrrggghhhh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Finally got it with Ginette's help (thanks, Ginette). Clearly, the sum is easy if you look at it the right way, but not if you're 'numerically challenged' like me but it is surprising that Carol didn't get it. Especially as I've heard that when they record Countdown, they stop recording to let her work it out... (may just be a vicious rumour though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 The numbers were.......... 100 - 6 - 7 - 1 - 2 - 1 - and the total = 723 Well, I've worked it out in less than 30 secs, unless I've done something wrong....Have only read your 1st post, so off to read the rest now... ...I love Countdown, esp. the numbers (but rarely get the conundrum!) but have missed watching it for ages. Surprising then that Carol didn't get it with those numbers! May I pm someone to see if I was right, & I promise I wasn't cheating! PMs to Christian & Ginette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I just know I'm going to be embarrased about this - but I think I've done it and I think it is quite easy. I clearly haven't woken up properly yet. Going to PM you Lesley! Just saying I wasn't wrong. Several people have done it the same way. And it is easy and I still can't understand why Carol couldn't do it. She manages some amazingly complex manipulations and this one is obvious and straightforward. (no insults intended to those who are still struggling!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I just know I'm going to be embarrased about this - but I think I've done it and I think it is quite easy. I clearly haven't woken up properly yet. Going to PM you Lesley! Just saying I wasn't wrong. Several people have done it the same way. And it is easy and I still can't understand why Carol couldn't do it. She manages some amazingly complex manipulations and this one is obvious and straightforward. (no insults intended to those who are still struggling!) Well I can't do it! But I don't watch countdown so not 100% sure I'm doing the right thing anyway! Someone put me out of my misery please! (via pm if you want!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Someone put me out of my misery please! I couldn't do it either - maths is not my strong point. closest i got was 722. Found a little cheat website if you're interested. if you really want to know... **click here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 The Answer is here if you want it - 6 divided by 2 = 3, plus 100 = 103, x 7 = 721, then plus 1 + 1 = 723. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaR Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nope. The closest I can get is 724. This is going to be annoying me all day now. Aaarrrggghhhh!!! Ahhhhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 723 I love the numbers game. It could be the main part for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sorry!!! - I couldn't get back any earlier........ Thanks to Christian for putting you all out of your misery I've spent the whole afternoon having hot flushes , wondering if I'd made a fool of myself and used numbers twice I really don't know why Carol couldn't get it....I was waiting for her to say "...if you make the 3 using......" I could be happy just having the whole show as numbers as well Janty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
