Countdown Game Show - Number Rounds (29 July 2022)

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host. The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility. Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

[@jackdog06]

I got for the last round: 8*3 = 24 24+9 = 33 33 * 25 = 825 825 + 5 = 830

[@imyinc]

I got this too haha

[@sturgeon2888]

Well done. I got there the same way

[@aliceparker2641]

In the fourth numbers games I found this solution 25 x 3 = 75 75 + 8 = 83 9 + 1 = 10 83 x 10 = 830

[@janicewhitwell614]

Me too

[@venomdust1]

Wow beauty in motion .

[@johnkochen7264]

495. I got it as follows: 9+1=10 10x25=250 6:3=2 2x250=500 500-5=450

[@hiddenlife3.018]

For the third one 495 I used a pattern, since the sum of the digits of 495 is 18 and therefore a multiple of 9 I divided by 9 to find 55, from there I did (25+(5*6))*9 =495

[@joanneaugust6611]

I tried to find some way to multiply 25. Since I didn't realise how to get 20 without using the 5, I chose 18 instead and went for 6*3=18 18*25=450 9*5=45 450+45=495

[@rodrigomarinho1807]

830 you can also make as (8*3+9)*25 + 5

[@aliceparker2641]

In the third numbers game I found this route 9 x 3 = 27 27 - 6 - 1 = 20 20 x 25 = 500 500 - 5 = 495

[@peterkwan1448]

For the first round, another solution could be: 50 + 5 = 55 55 x 4 x 3 = 660 660 - 2 = 658 For the second round, another solution could be: 100 + 5 = 105 105 x 7 = 735 9 - 6 = 3 735 - 3 = 732 For the third round, given that 495 = 11 x 3 x 3 x 5, another solution could be: 25 + 5 + 3 = 33 6 + 9 = 15 33 x 15 = 495 For the final round, the easiest way is: 25 x 3 = 75 75 + 8 = 83 9 + 1 = 10 83 x 10 = 830

[@Onmysheet]

Good to see you weren't distracted.

[@Kyle-dr8vk]

25 x 6 = 150 150 x 3 = 450 9 x 5 = 45 450 + 45 = 495 I mess around with multiples of 25 so I found this pretty easily.

[@billymabum3514]

6x3x25+9x5=495

[@liamr1064]

That's how i did the last one as well

[@liamr1064]

For the first one I just did 9+4 is 13 x 50 = 650 + 8 = 658

[@rodrigomarinho1807]

For the second round I did (100+5)*7 - 3, 3 = 6/2 For the third one I did ((3-1)*25+5)*9 The first one I did the same as them and in the last one the same as Rachel.

[@Ric_373]

3rd round: 6 * 3 = 18 * 25 = 450 5 * 9 = 45 450 + 45 = 495

[@rachelle10]

For the last one I had: 3x8 = 24 24+9 = 33 33x25 = 825 825+5 = 830

[@danielsaunders8068]

Great minds think alike.👍

[@fewoxx848]

easiest way for 495 imo 6 x 3 = 18 18 * 25 = 450 9 * 5 = 45 450 +45 = 495

[@matildamccraw5746]

That’s what i did

[@MJKFanatic]

Used Rachel's method of seeing that it's divisible by 9 to get 6 x 5 = 30 + 25 = 55 x 9 = 495

[@williamwestlake1025]

All in the time for once, but not the most challenging set of numbers rounds * * * I got the same solution for the first one. A couple of alternative solutions for the second one [732] were: 100+5=105 105x7=735 6/2=3 OR 9-6=3 735-3=732 I got the same solution as Neil Delamere for the 3rd, I was surprised the contestants didn't. I got a different solution to Rachel for the last one [830]: 8x3=24 24+9=33 33x25=825 825+5=830

[@pol6789]

The last one was really simple im surprised they never got it, they could've also done: 25 x 3 = 75 75 + 8 = 83 9 + 1 = 10 83 x 10 = 830

[@maximilianocicuttini6072]

4:08 -> 6x3=18 x25 = 450 + (9x5)

[@stephen129]

This is what I did

[@alos1978]

1. (50x(4+9))+3+5=658 2. ((100+6)x7)-(2x5)=732 3. ((9+1)x(6/3)x25)-5=495 4. ((8-1)x25)-7=166x5=830 or (3x25+8)x(9+1)

[@rogeliogaspar2590]

I did (8*3+9)*25+5 for 830

[@mckenna8663]

No... in the first game, you forgot the 2. They gave both of the ladies credit for a wrong answer. Try it: 658 50, 4, 5, 3, 2, 9

[@einSteppenwolf]

830=(9+1)×(25×3+8)

[@martinredr]

Interesting is I always thought you have to use all the numbers in order to finish. Anyway: 100 x 7 = 700 (6+2) x (9-5) = 32 + 700 = 732

[@jonpinyan]

Third one, I got 25*6*3 + 9*5

[@TheAnon03]

For 4:00 I did 1+9=10 10x6=60 60/3=20 20x25=500 500-5=495

[@MrCyanGaming]

for the 3rd one I had (3*6)*25 + (9*5)

[@DarkNSinth]

I got a fun one for 495. 6/3=2. 9+1=10. 10*2=20*25=500-5=495.

[@ascelot]

Got 3rd one as (3/6) = 2 (2x25) - 50 (9+1x50) = 500 - 5 = 495 All numbers used.

[@eccehomer8182]

My Solutions: (9+4)x50+(5+3)=658 (100x7)+((6+2)x(9-5))=732 (25+5+3)x(9+6)=495 (3x8+9)x25+5=830

[@annebolyen1]

We have this timer at school just to get to lesson at school

[@wc9885]

I did 25 x 3 + 8 is 83. 9 + 1 is 10 then x both together. Quite easy really

[@robertgainer2783]

Third game… 6x25=150…150x3=450…9x5=45…450+45=495

[@heytigers3104]

I think it was better when the host was a bit dim. Colin is about as good as the contestants at times so they don’t seem as impressive. Richard used to be in awe of Carol and the dictionary corner and srsly impressed with the contestants. Colin isn’t as impressed with them. Takes away a bit of their gloss imo.

[@whatleyo]

So for the 3rd numbers i did (6x3x25)+(9x5) And for the fourth ((8x3)+9)x25+5

[@Riftjockey]

830 = (8x3)+9 = 33 x 25 +5

[@alanshand829]

Thats what i got too

[@rodrigomarinho1807]

You can make 495 as 25*20 - 5 this way as well (9+1)*(6/3)*25 - 5

[@S3018146]

Surprised contestants missed third round. 6*25=150 *3=450 9*5=45 45+450=495

[@karthikkrishnan5090]

Last one : 25×3+8=83 And 9+1=10 So 83×10

[@kevinmcdonough9097]

I got some numbers. The world must know so I must comment.

[@Adamdow95]

7 × 100 = 700 6 × 9 = 54 54 ÷ 2 = 27 27 + 5 = 32 (700 + 32 = 732)

[@Nullifidian]

In the first round, I saw the contestants' solution but also factored the target (47 x 7 x 2 = 658) for this solution: 50 - 3 = 47 9 + 5 = 14 47 x 14 = 658 Again in the second round, I saw the contestants' solution but factored (61 x 3 x 2^2 = 732) for an alternative: 9 + 2 = 11 7 - 5 = 2 11 x 2 = 22 100 + 22 = 122 122 x 6 = 732 In the third round, I factored (11 x 5 x 3^2 = 495) for these solutions: 6 x 5 = 30 30 + 25 = 55 55 x 9 = 495 3 - 1 = 2 25 x 2 = 50 50 + 5 = 55 55 x 9 = 495 25 + 9 = 34 34 - 1 = 33 33 x 5 x 3 = 495 And had one that didn't rely on factoring, as follows: 25 x 6 x 3 = 450 9 x 5 = 45 450 + 45 = 495 In the final numbers round, I saw Rachel's solution, but I was somewhat surprised it didn't occur to the contestants to do this: 25 x 3 = 75 75 + 8 = 83 9 + 1 = 10 83 x 10 = 830 And another solution is: 25 + 9 = 34 34 x 8 = 272 272 + 5 = 277 277 x 3 = 831 831 - 1 = 830

[@ahuman1184]

For the last round: 8*3=32 32+1=33 33*25=825 825+5=830 but then i panicked and added the nine

[@jamesgathers9771]

Last Numbers Round 3 x 8 = 24 24 + 9 = 33 33 x 25 = 825 825 + 5 = 830 🎉

[@aliceparker2641]

In the second numbers game I found this solution will mine match Rachel’s idk? Here goes 100 + 5 = 105 105 x 7 = 735 9 - 6 = 3 735 - 3 = 732

[@chironchan328]

I COULD Countdown Game Show - Number Rounds 2022

[@isaacking6305]

495: 9 x 3 = 27 27 - 6 = 21 21 - 1 = 20 20 x 25 = 500 500 - 5 = 495

[@antoniaayers8174]

For the first one you could do: 9 + 4 = 13 13 x 50 = 650 5 + 3 = 8 650 + 8 = 658 For the third you could do: 6 x 3 = 18 18 x 25 = 450 9 x 5 = 45 450 + 45 = 495

[@mckenna8663]

The first game was wrong. How did they use the 2?? They have the ladies credit when they and the judges are wrong..

[@einSteppenwolf]

495=6/3×(9+1)×25-5

[@stismail]

On the last one she was on the right track. 9×3=27+5+1=33×25=825+8=833.

[@PaulCotter0]

8*3=24+9=33*25=825+5=830 will get you to the goal

[@danielwoodhouse8720]

end game 3x25=75 +8 =83 x(9+1)

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

9x3 =27 27-6-1 = 20 20x25 = 500 500 -5 = 495

[@aliceparker2641]

Second numbers game 100 + 5 = 105 105 x 7 = 735 6/2 = 3 735 - 3 = 732

[@heeby123]

495 25+6=31 -1=30 x3=90 +9=99 x5=495

[@AkshayDhargave]

(25 × 6 × 3) + (9 × 5) = 450 + 45 = 495. OR [25 + (6 × 5)] × 9 = 55 × 9 = 495.

[@afreeman1980]

3×9 -(6+1) = 20 20×25 -5 =495

[@daviddesreumaux338]

830 8-1=7×25=175-9=166×5=830

[@ThePolymathlete]

732=(6+2)*100-(9*7+5)

[@Nickyboi612]

Damn Rachel looked good 😅

[@Knappa22]

1:41 - is Rachel communing with the gods of Mathematics?

[@RitchieCollins]

The contestants seemed to be fixated by 1 large &5 small. What’s wrong with 2&4, 3&3, or 4&2 ?

[@isaacking6305]

732 100 x 7 = 700 2 + 6 = 8 9 - 5 = 4 8 x 4 = 32 700 + 32 = 732

[@aliceparker2641]

First numbers game 9 + 4 = 13 13 x 50 = 650 650 + 5 + 3 = 658

[@mckenna8663]

No... wrong.... you forgot the 2.

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

5x6 =30 +2 = 32 + (7x100) = 732

[@untexan]

I got a little creative with the second one. Haven’t seen this version in the comments: 100 x 7 = 700 6 x 9 = 54 54 / 2 = 27 700 + 27 + 5 = 732 Also: A Countdown presenter under the age of 70, is that allowed???

[@ValeyardStudios]

Jimmy Carr?

[@einSteppenwolf]

658=50×(9+4)+5+3

[@einSteppenwolf]

732=(100+6)×7-2×5

[@daviddesreumaux338]

830 3×8=24+9=33×25=825+5=830

[@travelwell6049]

Shazia blatantly still working on that third one after the countdown clock had finished. 😅

[@Bonani_]

I thought I was good with numbers😭😭

[@SMmarcus100]

@mckenna8663 The rules states to use any combination of the numbers (without repeating), NOT necessarily using all of the numbers. The solutions that commenters made are valid and correct unlike what you are suggesting. I'd advise to check the rules again as you're commenting false information on the rules.

[@daviddesreumaux338]

732 100+6=106×7=742 2×5=10 742-10=732

[@interestedbystander196]

830 I got quite easily. Bizarrely, I just saw it. 25 x 3 = 75. 75 + 8 = 83. 9+1=10. 10 x 83 = 830.

[@catw461]

5×6=30 25+30=55 55×9=495

[@mckenna8663]

Wait .... That first numbers game was off... Let's go through this... 658 50, 4, 5, 3, 2, 9 She said 4+9 = 13 13x50= 650 5+3 = 8 And the other woman agreed. They said correct. WHAT ABOUT THE 2 ???? I could get 658 without dealing with the 2. Anyone could!

[@marcuscuscus]

You don’t have to use all the numbers!

[@afreeman1980]

7×100 + 6×5 +2 = 732

[@afreeman1980]

(25×3) +8 =83 83 ×(9+1) = 830

[@Qwentar]

25+9-1=33 ×3 =99 ×5 = 495

[@daviddesreumaux338]

495 25 +6=31 9+5+1=15×31=495

[@billhaigney5080]

I wonder how Susie and Rachael are feeling with this, way more Sedate show?

[@highpath4776]

With the likes of Dave Gorman as guest it is a brain challenge. but I suppose you mean compared to 8 out of 10 cats .

[@billhaigney5080]

Yes. Exactly! It doesn't look anywhere near as fun!

[@EightThreeEight]

@@billhaigney5080 Most people don't watch regular Countdown for something super exciting. They want something that's chilled out but still gets your brain going.

[@liamw6562]

@@EightThreeEightmost people who watch regular countdown don’t remember what happened yesterday

[@isaacking6305]

658 9 + 4 = 13 13 x 50 = 650 5 + 3 = 8 650 + 8 = 658

[@mckenna8663]

What about the 2? Your answer/their answers were wrong.

[@daviddesreumaux338]

658 9+5=14 50-3=47×14=658

[@mckenna8663]

You ignored the 2.

[@einSteppenwolf]

495=(25×(3-1)+5)×9

[@einSteppenwolf]

495=(25+6×5)×9

[@afreeman1980]

50(9+4) +5 +3 = 658

[@mckenna8663]

What about the 2?

[@basti110983]

Way too easy😂

[@jacquesmertens3369]

What a weird kitchen.

[@pratt11111]

bring back carol vorderman

[@Josh9999Miles]

She retired

[@sciencepowerpoints]

What doesn't she say 1 large and 5 small, she says little instead of small, is small not inclusive or something for her lol

[@zsj382387304]

I am so bored of contestants who ate frankly not very good wit numbers going 'one large five small please'.

[@SummerBayJournal]

Surely if you're not good you should do 2 large?

[@TedTheTree]

I was more interested in Rachel than those numbers;

[@khylaneee]

I know. How can she??😮

[@martinkidd9076]

You and me both!!!

[@conallhomer453]

Tell us something we don’t know 😂

[@conallhomer453]

Who isn’t more interested in Rachel than the numbers?! 🤣😂🤣

[@philb4462]

There are numbers? I'll have to look out for them.

[@johnkochen7264]

Rachel is dressed far less sexy and is way more mellow compared to 8 out of 10 cats

[@boybawang1981]

50-3 = 47 9+5 = 14X47 = 658 9-3= 6 50+4 = 54X6 = 324+5 = 329X2 = 658 9-5 = 4 100 - 7 = 93X4 = 372-6 = 366X2 = 732 25+9 = 34-1 = 33 5X3 = 15X33 = 495 6+5 = 11 9+1 = 10 25-10 = 15X3 = 45X11 = 495 6/3 = 2X25 = 50+5 = 55X9 = 495 6-1 = 5+25 = 30X3 = 90+9 = 99X5 = 495 25X6 = 150+9+5+1 = 165X3 = 495 9+1 = 10 25X3 = 75+8 = 83X10 = 830 8-1 = 7X25 = 175-9 = 166X5 = 830

[@aliceparker2641]

In the first numbers games I found this solution Rachel might of found a different one here’s mine 50 + 5 = 55 9 + 3 = 12 55 x 12 = 660 660 - 2 = 658

[@mckenna8663]

What about the 4?

[@AkshayDhargave]

[(25 × 3) + 8] × (9 + 1) = 830

[@einSteppenwolf]

830=5×((25-3)×8-9-1)

[@daviddesreumaux338]

658 50-3=47 9+5=14×47=658

[@mckenna8663]

What about the 4 and the 2?