---
tag: 5WV6378NQW
kind: concept
name: 24 (puzzle)
aliases: [24-card-game, 24-game, 24-challenge, challenge-24, math-24, maths24, the-24-game]
sources:
  - wikipedia: en:5445272@r1367486927
    locator: 24 (puzzle)
    note: adopted
    mention: wikipedia://en/5445272
    sections: [Summary]
same_as:
  wikidata: Q4631842
  wikipedia: 24 (puzzle)
inventory: [VPBK4DXH6X]
---

## Summary

The **24 puzzle** is an arithmetical puzzle in which the objective is to find a way to manipulate four integers so that the end result is 24. For example, for the numbers 4, 7, 8, 8, a possible solution is $(7-(8\div8))\times4=24$. Note that all four numbers must be used exactly once.