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1 2 4 11 = 24: 4 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

4 − 2 × (1 − 11) = 24

  1. 1 − 11 = -10
  2. 2 × -10 = -20
  3. 4 − -20 = 24

4 solutions

  • 4 + 2 × (11 − 1) = 24Steps
    1. 11 − 1 = 10
    2. 2 × 10 = 20
    3. 4 + 20 = 24
  • (1 + 11) ÷ (2 ÷ 4) = 24Steps
    1. 1 + 11 = 12
    2. 2 ÷ 4 = 1/2
    3. 12 ÷ 1/2 = 24
  • (1 + 11) × (4 − 2) = 24Steps
    1. 1 + 11 = 12
    2. 4 − 2 = 2
    3. 12 × 2 = 24

Solving hints

  • Build a factor pair: split the four numbers into two groups and try to make a factor pair of 24 — 3 × 8, 4 × 6, or 12 × 2 — then multiply the two groups.

  • No factor pair divides cleanly? Switch to sums: make two numbers add up to 24, or try shapes like (a ± b) × (c ± d) and (a + b + c) × d.

FAQ

Can 1 2 4 11 make 24?

Yes. Every one of them is listed above with step-by-step working.

How many solutions does 1 2 4 11 have?

4 — the list above is exhaustive, so every mathematically distinct way to combine the numbers is shown.

How difficult is 1 2 4 11?

It is rated “Hard” on our four-tier scale, based on whether whole-number intermediate steps suffice, how many distinct solutions exist, and whether the hand includes a two-digit card (10–13).