Fun Math!

Posted: September 21, 2012

                      Aim for 1000 You will need a deck of playing cards with the 10s and face cards removed. Each ace counts as 1.The goal is to make two 3-digit numbers whose sum is as close to 1000 as possible. How to play: ·        Shuffle the cards. ·        The dealer deals 6 cards to each player. ·        Use your cards to make two 3-digit numbers. ·        Find the sum of your two numbers. ·        Find the difference between 1000 and your sum. This is your score. ·        Return the cards to the deck, shuffle them, and play again. ·        After 5 rounds, add your scores. The player with the lowest total score wins.