Look at this image and figure out what is the biggest possible number.
Answer 1: 999
The largest possible 3-digit number is 999, which can be achieved by moving the two matches in the second and third digit as shown in the image below. However, why should we limit ourselves to a 3-digit number?
Answer 2: 51,181
By moving the top and bottom matches from the middle zero, you create two “ones.” Move the two matches at the back to form another “one,” resulting in the number 51,181. But is this the biggest? There are even larger numbers possible.
Answer 3: 81,151
Move the top and bottom matches from the middle zero to the front, then flip the number upside down to get 81,151.
Answer 4: 5 to the power of 118
Thinking outside the box, you can move the two matches to form the (^) power sign, creating the number 5 to the power of 118.
